The Long Drop is a stand-alone true-crime thriller from the acclaimed author of the Alex Morrow novels, Denise Mina, that I highly recommend in audio. The Long Drop Synopsis: William Watt wants answers about his family’s murder. Peter Manuel has them. But…
The Plotters Review: Un-su Kim’s absurdly humorous, evocative novel keeps readers on their toes, captivated by its kaleidoscopic contradictions. A rising star of Korean literature. The Plotters Synopsis Translated by Sora Kim-Russell The important thing is not who pulls the trigger but…
Just is the second gripping psychological thriller released by Jenny Morton Potts this year, and the second of her titles that I have had the great pleasure of reading. Read on for our full review. Just Book Synopsis: On golden Mediterranean sands,…
In Real Tigers (Jackson Lamb #3) Mick Herron takes his trademark literary flair and dark comedy to a whole other level. His best book yet. Shortlisted for the CWA Goldsboro Gold Dagger, The Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and the Theakston…
Today author T.S. Hawken shares his experiences going the traditional publishing route compared with going it alone for his latest novel If Kisses Cured Cancer. We also had the pleasure of reading this wonderful novel — read our review below….
Lois Murphy’s Soon won the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel. Read on for our full review. Soon Book Synopsis An almost deserted town in the middle of nowhere, Nebulah’s days of mining and farming prosperity – if they ever truly…
Atlantic Black is the latest novel from Miles Franklin award-winning author of Black Rock White City, A S Patric. Read my review. Atlantic Black Synopsis In this haunting new novel, Katerina Klova and her mother are crossing the Atlantic by ocean…
Too Easy is The Second Stella Hardy Novel from J M Green. Too Easy Synopsis: Wisecracking social worker Stella Hardy returns, and this time she’s battling outlaw bikie gangs, corrupt cops, and a powerful hunger for pani puri. On a stormy…
And Fire Came Down is Emma Viskic’s second novel in her internationally bestselling Caleb Zelic Thriller Series. And Fire Came Down Synopsis Deaf since early childhood, Caleb Zelic used to meet life head-on. Now he’s struggling just to get through the…
Bestselling author Kate Forsyth’s new novel Beauty in Thorns is a spellbinding reimagining of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ set amongst the wild bohemian circle of Pre-Raphaelite artists and poets. Beauty in Thorns Synopsis The Pre-Raphaelites were determined to liberate art and love from…
Lone Theils’ Fatal Crossing is a page-turner with real grit, substance and a fantastic heroine. Read my full review. Fatal Crossing Book Synopsis When a picture of two Danish girls who disappeared on a boat bound for England in 1985 surfaces in an old…
Our Tiny, Useless Hearts is Toni Jordan’s best novel yet. Love her fun and intelligent take on relationship fiction, comedic farce and satire. Read on for our full review of this must-read romantic comedy. Our Tiny, Useless Hearts Synopsis Henry has…
The holiday season has been the perfect opportunity for me to read a couple of short story collections that I’ve had on my wish list for ages, Nic Low’s Arms Race and Midge Raymond’s Forgetting English. Arms Race, and Other…
Heather Rose’ The Museum of Modern Love is a mesmerising literary novel about a lost man in search of connection – a meditation on love, art and commitment, set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in…
Midge Raymond’s My Last Continent was one of our Top 10 International Reads of 2016. My Last Continent Synopsis: It is only at the end of the world — among the glacier mountains and frigid waters of Antarctica — where Deb…
Black Teeth, Zane Lovitt’s second novel, is a must-read for those who enjoy complex crime mysteries. Read on for our full review. Black Teeth Book Synopsis Jason Ginaff doesn’t get out much. Partly because of the anxiety, mainly because he works…
