Robert Glancy's Unconditional is a funny yet also deeply moving sequel to his bestselling debut novel Terms & Conditions, about the power of love in all its forms. Unconditional Synopsis In Terms & Conditions, an amnesiac lawyer rebuilds his memory by drafting the Contract of his Life. But … [Read more...]
SILVER by Chris Hammer, Book Review: Literary determination
Silver is Chris Hammer's compelling sequel to his debut novel Scrublands, which won the 2019 CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel. Silver Synopsis For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But now there is no escaping. He'd vowed never to return to … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas, Review: Original
Kate Mascarenhas' The Psychology of Time Travel is a very modern and highly original take on time-travel fiction. The Psychology of Time Travel Synopsis In 1967, four female scientists worked together to build the world’s first time machine. But just as they are about to debut their creation, one … [Read more...]
THE LION’S DEN by Anthony Marra (Inheritance Collection), Review
Anthony Marra's Lion's Den is the third title in the Amazon Original Stories 'Inheritance Collection'. The Lion's Den Synopsis Exposing his father’s transgressions in a tell-all was the ethical, righteous—and profitable—thing to do. What’s left but to slink back home for a humbling face-to-face … [Read more...]
THESE LITTLE LIES by Gretta Mulrooney, Review: Cleverly plotted
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 SHE GETS IS TWO DEAD BODIES. It’s … [Read more...]
The Great Divide by LJM Owen, Review: Atmospheric pageturner
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 by L.J.M. Owen (Echo Publishing $29.99) The Great Divide Synopsis: Twisted Secrets. Hidden Victims. Monstrous Crimes. In the rural … [Read more...]
THE BLUE ROSE by Kate Forsyth, Review: Stirring historical romance
Kate Forsyth's The Blue Rose moves between Imperial China and France during the ‘Terror’ of the French Revolution and was inspired by the true story of the quest for a blood-red rose. The Blue Rose Synopsis Viviane de Faitaud has grown up alone at the Chateau de Belisama-sur-le-Lac in … [Read more...]
Apple Island Wife by Fiona Stocker, Review: Refreshing humour
Apple Island Wife: Slow Living in Tasmania is the delightful first memoir from Fiona Stocker, escaped Brit turned Tassie farm owner and freelance writer. Apple Island Wife Synopsis Slow Living in Tasmania What happens when you leave city life and move to five acres on a hunch, with a husband … [Read more...]