The Mandarin Code – Harry Dunkley 2By Steve Lewis & Chris UhlmannSnappy ReviewGreat read, especially as it’s set in a rather familiar landscape… Although I have to admit I did spend three quarters of the book trying to figure out who was who, and probably didn’t give the story the attention it deserved.SynopsisPolitics just got[Read more]
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By Tad WilliamsThe Dirty Streets of Heaven – Hodder & StoughtonSnappy ReviewA change of scene from one of my favourites and I still love it! Urban fantasy. In this case; gritty legal wrangling between Heaven’s advocates and Hell’s, with your soul on the dock. And the big question? I think it’s still out there, happily[Read more]
A Few Right Thinking Men – Rowland Sinclair 1By Sulari GentillSnappy ReviewA new vintage crime writer, this time set in Sydney, tying in events that have become notorious. Less on the fashion of the day and more on the politics, a great weekend read!SynopsisRowland Sinclair is an artist and a gentleman. In Australias 1930s, the[Read more]
Kitchen by MikeBy Mike McEnearneySnappy ReviewFor two years I spent Saturday mornings lapping up their Eggs Royale as I caught up with my sister and 2 of the Grotts. Now that I’ve moved, it not only holds wonderful recipes, but more importantly memories. It hasn’t left my desk since. SynopsisKitchen by Mike is all about[Read more]
Skippyjon JonesBy Judy SchachnerSnappy ReviewI seriously have not had as much fun as I did when reading this to the Grotts! It may have been a little too long for them, but I was vastly amused, with plenty of opportunity for silly voices. No kid’s library is complete without it! SynopsisMy name is Skippito Friskito.[Read more]
The Lascar’s Dagger – The Forsaken Lands 1By Glenda LarkeSnappy ReviewSuch a wonderful writer, such a compelling tale. Politics and religion take the front seats of this masterful fantasy. A touch of magic and an encompassing mystery.SynopsisThe start of a brand new epic fantasy trilogy from Glenda Larke, author of the Stormlord series – full[Read more]
Taken – Alex Verus 3By Benedict JackaSnappy ReviewLove this series, love this novel. It continues without gaps, without over explaining, without treating the reader like a twit. Ominous, but rather slow to the conclusion that the reader may take; though, somehow, that just adds to the intrigue and tension! SynopsisWelcome to Fountain Reach. Ancient seat[Read more]
The Hope FactoryBy Lavanya SankaranSnappy ReviewTrying to get ahead when the odds are stacked against you. This is a fascinating story of trying to do business, the right way and the catastrophe of best intentions mixed in with Chinese whispers. Place it right in the middle of family and the depths and quirks of those[Read more]
Bitter Wash RoadBy Garry DisherSnappy ReviewAfter reading I felt I needed to wash the dust from my face – it is an absolutely marvellous crime novel that will place you right in the heat of South Australia and amongst the people of a small town. Beautifully written and a natural progression for any reader of[Read more]
The Cutting SeasonBy Attica LockeSnappy ReviewHaunting, not just for the setting, but the language and the story itself. Definitely a change of feeling from the Crime section, intriguing and slow moving like walking on a muggy day… Asking questions about parts of history not everyone is entirely comfortable with.SynopsisCaren Gray is the general manager of[Read more]