Consolation by Garry Disher, Audio Book Review: Gritty mystery
Garry Disher’s Consolation is an engrossing crime investigation narrative propelled by people and relationships that will keep you guessing. Constable Hirsch #3
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Interview: Rebecca Zanetti on her Laurel Snow romantic thrillers
Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Zanetti, author of new romantic thriller You Can Run. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Author Bio: Rebecca…
Harry Colfer: Writing crime on the frontline
Interviewing Harry Colfer, saving lives on the frontline plus writing hard-hitting dark humoured crime mysteries. Book Giveaway: Dead Regular, paperback.
The Maid, Book Review: Nita Prose’ emotionally astute debut
The Maid by Nita Prose is a clever cozy mystery, nuanced character study and emotionally astute and satisfying literature. Read my full review.
Conviction by Denise Mina, Audiobook Review: Thrilling metafiction
Denise Mina’s Conviction (Anna & Fin, 1) is a thrilling modern spin on mystery metafiction; the audiobook expertly narrated by Cathleen McCarron. Read my full review. Conviction (Anna & Fin, 1) Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA BOOK…
Wild Place by Christian White, Review: Shocking domesticity
In Wild Place, Christian White delivers another shocking twist-filled domestic thriller laced with thought-provoking social commentary. Read my full review. Wild Place Book Synopsis In the summer of 1989, a local teen goes missing from the idyllic Australian suburb of Camp…
Scares & Thrills Book Giveaway, 4 paperbacks
Yes, it is that season when all things spooky and scary are in vogue….. But, since books will always be better than candy, we have a worldwide multi-genre 4 paperback giveaway to celebrate authors entertaining booklovers with scares & thrills….
Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer, Review: Criminally good
Treasure & Dirt (aka Opal Country) is Chris Hammer’s latest criminally good crime novel set in an evocatively desolate outback opal mining town and the inaugural pairing of detectives Lucic & Buchanan. Read my full review. Treasure & Dirt (aka…
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…
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Review: Mesmerising
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy is as mesmerising as it is thrilling; the work of an exceptionally talented author. Read my full review.
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…
The Painting by Alison Booth, Review: The scars of art
The Painting by Alison Booth is an art theft mystery and perceptive contemporary exploration of the migrant experience. Read my full review.
Lisa Jewell’s The Night She Disappeared: Average at best
Lisa Jewell’s The Night She Disappeared is an engaging read but there are far better-executed mystery thrillers from less-lauded authors. Read my full 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, 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, 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…