The Wife and the Widow by Christian White is a tale of psychological suspense in an atmospheric small-town setting, with a killer twist. Read on for my full review. The Wife and the Widow Synopsis Set against the backdrop of an eerie island…
In The Twentieth Man Tony Jones’ narrative setup, thrilling historical plot, depth of characterisation and literary prose had me enthralled. The Twentieth Man Synopsis Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen takes an early…
Silver, Chris Hammer’s compelling sequel to his award-winning debut novel Scrublands, is more poignant than your typical crime mystery novel. Read our full review. Synopsis for Silver For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But…
Darkness for Light is Emma Viskic’s latest taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning Caleb Zelic Thriller series. Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) Synopsis After a lifetime of bad decisions troubled PI Caleb Zelic is finally making good ones….
Gretta Mulrooney’s These Little Lies (DI Siv Drummond #1) is cleverly plotted crime fiction, with an endearingly tough female lead and twists I did not see coming. These Little Lies Synopsis: DETECTIVE INSPECTOR SIV DRUMMOND IS LOOKING FOR A FRESH START. WHAT…
In LJM Owen’s atmospheric pageturner The Great Divide, a city detective hunts a killer through a fog of lies in small-town Tasmania. The Great Divide Book Synopsis Twisted Secrets. Hidden Victims. Monstrous Crimes. In the rural Tasmanian town of Dunton, the body…
Tara Moss’ new novel The War Widow (aka Dead Man Switch) is a brilliant start to what is sure to become a bestselling crime fiction series. Meet PI Billie Walker – smart and sexy, with a dash of Mae West humour, she’s…
September and October 2019 is peak season in the publishing industry, so book lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new book releases. I will do a quick recap of some of the blockbuster new fiction releases and…
I have just had the pleasure of reading The Millwood Mystery by Jeannie Lockett, one of the launch titles in Corella Press’ 19th Century Australian crime and mystery collection. First a little about Corella Press, then more on The Millwood…
The Chain, Adrian McKinty’s unashamedly commercial new stand-alone thriller, features a chilling plot and seems written for the big screen. The ChainBook Synopsis VICTIM. KIDNAPPER. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. The morning starts like any other. Rachel Klein drops her…
In Shoot Through, J M Green’s third book in her highly successful crime series, Stella Hardy the wisecracking social worker, is back to tackle crooked private contractors, an exotic cattle scam, and a delicious Mushroom Jalfrezi. Shoot Through (Stella Hardy…
When it comes to fiction scheduled for publication in July and August 2019, we readers really are spoiled for choice. This list features 12 books that have particularly caught my eye, including highly anticipated new titles from bestselling authors such…
The Comedy Club Mystery is a Crampton of the Chronicle adventure, the third title in author Peter Bartram’s Deadline Murder Series. The Comedy Club Mystery Synopsis Murder has never been such fun… When theatrical agent Daniel Bernstein sues the Evening…
From the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller The Ruin, Dervla McTiernan comes a compulsive new crime thriller featuring DS Cormac Reilly, The Scholar. The Scholar Synopsis: Being brilliant has never been this dangerous … When Dr Emma Sweeney stumbles across…
Water Weed is the sixth graphic novel in the Rivers Of London series by Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel. This series features wizarding cop Peter Grant, as he investigates crimes which fall a little outside the remit of the standard police…
The Promised Land is the 13th title in Barry Maitland’s bestselling Brock and Kolla Series. The Promised Land Synopsis Brock and Kolla return in an enthralling new mystery from a master of the genre. Newly promoted Detective Chief Inspector Kathy Kolla…
