Mystery

Peter Papathanasiou on writing The Stoning + #Giveaway

Peter Papathanasiou on writing The Stoning + #Giveaway

Very pleased to welcome Peter Papathanasiou to discuss the inspiration behind his brand new crime novel The Stoning. Plus, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing we have 2 ebook copies of The Stoning to giveaway – entry open to Australian & New Zealand…

The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue, Review: Opulent homage

The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue, Review: Opulent homage

The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue is a fun, modern twist on the classic whodunnit, set in the glamorous surrounds of Raffles Hotel. Read my review. The Raffles Affair Synopsis The Raffles Affair is a light-hearted murder mystery featuring the…

A Voice in the Night: Sarah Hawthorn’s inspiration + Review

A Voice in the Night: Sarah Hawthorn’s inspiration + Review

I am delighted to welcome Sarah Hawthorn to discuss what inspired her to write her new psychological thriller A Voice in the Night. Plus, we share our review of this suspense-filled debut. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a…

Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase by Jane Riley, Book Review

Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase by Jane Riley, Book Review

Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase, Jane Riley’s second novel is one of the more authentically life-affirming reads amongst the swathe of uplit releases in the market today. Read my full review. Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase Synopsis His dying wish was to set…

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Review: Authentic crime

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Review: Authentic crime

The Girl Remains, Katherine Firkin’s second crime novel, is wrapped in a web of lies and deceit, and likely one of the more authentic depictions of cold-case investigation in recent fiction. Read my full review. The Girl Remains Synopsis A chilling…

The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs, Review: Scientific suspense

The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs, Review: Scientific suspense

Kathy Reichs’ The Bone Code sees much-loved Tempe Brennan and ex-detective Andrew Ryan unravel a highly topical, criminally complex web. Read my full review. The Bone Code Synopsis A Temperance Brennan Novel, Book #20 A storm has hit South Carolina, dredging…

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey, Review: Romantic depths

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey, Review: Romantic depths

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey is an engaging and dramatic Aussie romance novel that plumbs uncommon depths. Read my full review. * Not to be confused with The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris…

Man Down by Irma Venter (trans.) Review: Feisty suspense

Man Down by Irma Venter (trans.) Review: Feisty suspense

Man Down (Rogue #2) by Irma Venter is an action-thriller with fascinating feisty female leads and a laser-focused narrative. Read my full review. Man Down Synopsis In Irma Venter’s follow-up to the electric Hard Rain, Ranna Abramson returns home to the lion’s…

TUSSAUD: Belinda Lyons-Lee on writing fiction based on fact

TUSSAUD: Belinda Lyons-Lee on writing fiction based on fact

I am delighted to welcome Belinda Lyons-Lee to discuss the inspiration for her debut gothic historical fiction novel Tussaud.  Plus, thanks to publisher Transit Lounge, I have two ebook copies to giveaway to lucky readers in Australia or New Zealand….

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald, Review: Utterly gripping

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald, Review: Utterly gripping

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald is an utterly gripping, ingeniously written character-driven disaster thriller. Read my full review. Ash Mountain Synopsis Fran thought she’d never return to Ash Mountain but her dad has become ill, her relationship is over, and she…

The Bounty by Janet Evanovich & Steve Hamilton, Review

The Bounty by Janet Evanovich & Steve Hamilton, Review

The Bounty by Janet Evanovich and Steve Hamilton is the 7th action-packed globe-trotting adventure in the Fox and O’Hare series. Read my full review. The Bounty Synopsis Straight as an arrow special agent Kate O’Hare and international criminal Nick Fox have…

THE SPIRAL by Iain Ryan, Book Review: Brutal truths

THE SPIRAL by Iain Ryan, Book Review: Brutal truths

The Spiral by Iain Ryan is a highly inventive and thought-provoking literary mystery thriller, but do those qualities alone equate to impressive? Read my review. The Spiral Synopsis It’s not just the truth that lurks at the bottom of the spiral…