Book Reviews

Deck the Donuts

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Cold Truth

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The Jam Maker

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the convenience store by the sea

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Killing Time

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Half Truth

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Murder Under The Sun

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Cold Clay

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One Dark Night

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I’ll Never Call Him Dad Again

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Grandma Murphy’s Pussycat

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Leave the Girls Behind

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Dominoes, Danzon, and Death

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Can’t Run, Can’t Hide

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ENDGAME

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Shady Hollow

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Huon Writes – An Anthology from the Tasmanian South

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Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies

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The Chibineko Kitchen

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Mirror Lake

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A Devon Midwinter Murder

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All the Missing Children

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Girl Falling

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The Midwatch

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A Matrimonial Murder

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The Wheel of the Year

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Cross Bones

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The Last Word

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One Pot One Portion

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The Bookshop Detectives: Dead Girl Gone

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Catherine Wheel

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The War of Art

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The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp

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The Accidental Medium

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The Coroner’s Lunch

Absolutely adore this series – and often reread. It’s just fantastic!

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Mystery in Provence

Wonderfully light and a character based mystery series – I will be reading on!

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Death Knocks Twice

It’s just a delightful read – engrossing without being tedious. Colouful, with characters that are[Read more]

The Hunting Season

Immerse yourself, and escape completely into the sights sounds and people of Bologna! Devoured it!

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Spellcracker’s Honeymoon

Witty, wicked and incredibly entertaining – these novellas are a must!

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The Vanishing Museum on the Rue Mistral

I’m still not a fan Antoine Verlaque, but I just love the books!

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Dead and Gone

It is raw and unapologetic, with very real reactions and a great twist!

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Salt Lane

So excited to start a new series and wow what a start! Will definitely be[Read more]

A Restless Truth

The adventure continues, and not all is at it seems, at sea!

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A Bird in the Hand

An investigative mystery, puttering around the English countryside, stopping for birds and all that twitching[Read more]

The Bone Readers

A fascinating murder mystery and a completely different setting and system of policing for me[Read more]

uncultured

Absolutely fascinating, harrowing but fascinating. Read in a single sitting.

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A Bitter Taste of Murder

A baking hot, wonderfully atmospheric read. A great mystery and the perfect escape on a[Read more]

The Dark Angel

Oh I thoroughly enjoyed delving back into the Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries. I missed a[Read more]

Skelton’s Guide to Blazing Corpses

Things are hotting up and merely investigating the crimes is starting to lead to more[Read more]

The House of Now and Then

Oh the twists! The wonderful amazing story and the TWISTS! I did not see them[Read more]

Spellstoppers

Whacky and original, it held the Grott Monster’s attention till the very end!

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The Christmas Murder Game

Marvellously twisty – a country house, a dysfunctional and competitive family and the last one[Read more]

An Unfortunate Christmas Murder

Oh no! I’ve started another series on the second book! Have to go back to[Read more]

The Cat Who Caught a Killer

Read in a single sitting on a flight home. Light and easy!

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Death by Dumpling

A super-satisfying cosy, with a craving for take-out guaranteed!

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Venus & Aphrodite

Bettany Hughes makes history enjoyable, relatable and uncovers the fascinating in a truly absorbing manner.

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Trust Me, I’m Dead

It’s raw and real, the drama feels plausible not over the top – which makes[Read more]

Drop Dead in Red

A murder mystery with a recluse, secret identities and baby goats – what more could[Read more]

Murder in Williamstown

Phryne Fisher is always a satisfying read!

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Legends and Lattes

Cosy Fantasy – I LOVE it!

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Inspector French’s Greatest Case

Old school detective novels are wonderful – The pace, the characters, and the deductions are[Read more]

She and Her Cat

Exquisite. Gorgeously written – a soulful quiet story that is an antidote to stressful times.

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Murder on the Minnesota

I read too many of these back to back. This wasn’t as opulent a setting[Read more]

Cult Trip

I’m not sure exactly what I expected – it’s open, honest, frank and really a[Read more]

Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North

It’s such a beautiful read – short, and so heartwarming.

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Date with Mystery

When what seems to be straightforward turns a little twisty – this is a Cosy[Read more]

Lady Liesel’s Seaside Surprise

Laugh out loud moments and a thoroughly entertaining short read!

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The Frost Fair Affair

Don’t be dissuaded by their size – theses novellas are all-encompassing, with wit, humour, action,[Read more]

Festergrimm

A favourite series that just continues to give.

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Not Now, Not Ever

An amazing collection of essays and recollections. It’s funny, absorbing, and bittersweet – a must[Read more]

Murder in the Telephone Exchange

Written in the time, for the time (1948), a fascinating insight and great Australian murder[Read more]

The Stratford Hollow

Crime during the War, an evocative tale that brings the past to life.

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The Mozart Conspiracy

Action from the very first page – it’s deception on all levels and a thrilling[Read more]

When the Crow’s Away

Of all the Cosies that I’ve read this week, this one is my favourite. A[Read more]

Bayou Book Thief

You can feel the humidity in this cosy – definitely one for a cold day!

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Mrs Morris and the Ghost

A great cosy read with plenty to make you smile.

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Kismet

Someone opened the lid on a can of Wellness… and there were worms! Amazing read,[Read more]

Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio

I adore Auntie Poldi in all her mystery , mischievousness and misery. She is fabulous[Read more]

Murder by Milk Bottle

The story is just so wonderfully full of colour and life – an addictive farce[Read more]

Three Assassins

A quiet tale of incredible violence, a spiderweb-worthy tale of weaving that will have you[Read more]

Greenlight

A wonderful, eye opening tale of True-Crime fanaticism, and how it can muck everything up!

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A Girl Called Corpse

Wonderful! Ghoulish and fantastic, creepy and fun!

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The Lost Man of Bombay

I have to admit a bias – I will read anything Vaseem writes. It’s always[Read more]

Honour Among Ghosts

A cold winter tale of curses, catastrophes and a cause I never saw coming!

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Morning

This is a joy to read – it’s a lovely morning meditation, so eke it[Read more]

Murder Before Evensong

So wonderfully English, the language, the courtesies, the prejudices and the squabbling of parishioners when[Read more]

The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

Another elegant and amusing Country House murder mystery.

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In the Company of Witches

A brilliant cosy read to add to your collection – with all the elements there!

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Murder at the British Museum

Vandals, an Arthur exhibition, secret societies and a couple of bodies… The museum never looked[Read more]

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Just a gorgeously put together tale – a novel that will enchant.

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The Killing of Polly Carter

My mind went round and round in circles on this one – but when it[Read more]

The Sleeping and the Dead

LOVE that the earlier novels are being re-released, and I’m devouring them at speed!

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The Christie Affair

We all know about Agatha Christie’s mysterious disappearance… and could this? Just maybe? Why not!

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The Family Upstairs

I didn’t read the back, had no idea what I was in for – and[Read more]

Wish You Weren’t Here

Quirky, crazy and incredibly odd – its the apocalypse as I never thought I knew[Read more]

Containment

Really enjoying this NZ cime series. Sam  is incredibly human without being stereotyped, and the[Read more]

The Bellbird River Country Choir

Oh this is such a gorgeous read, and while it’s a fictional town, if you’re[Read more]

Dele Weds Destiny

One event to bring old friends back, but which is the better story, how the[Read more]

The Archers – Ambridge at War

I remember The Archers from the radio, growing up, and this is a wonderful, toe-dip[Read more]

This Wicked Fate

It’s fraught with emotion and some power-packed adventuring, and the weaving of the old gods[Read more]

What Abigail Did That Summer

I think we need to hear more about Abigail – this was fantastic!

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The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel

Of course with all the adult books about cruises and mysteries – there had to[Read more]

The Exhibitionist

Kind of leaves a funny taste in your mouth. Wonderfully horrid.

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The Puppet Show

Creepy, twisty, indelibly atmospheric. This will give you chills.

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The Postscript Murders

I’m a big Elly Griffiths fan, so when this arrived how could I resist? More[Read more]

A Meditation on Murder

This is a wonderful, light, and not always so breezey, series.

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Whose Body?

It’s a classic for a very good reason – but that also means; take your[Read more]

Murder on the Mauretania

Too many books about murders on cruises, I enjoyed it but didn’t really do it[Read more]

Murder in the Caribbean

How did I not know that one of my favourite TV series is available as[Read more]

The Unkindness of Ravens

What is it about Librarians and spooky old houses that make for such wonderful mysteries?[Read more]

Miss Aldridge Regrets

Read in a single sitting – you can never get too much of the glitter[Read more]

Death in the Sunshine

My first introduction to a gated retirement community – a really interesting place for a[Read more]

The Mushroom Tree Mystery

So much has happened I felt a need to reread the series before embarking on[Read more]

The League of Gentlewomen Witches

Such an enjoyable read – laugh out loud witty and frivolous – what a breath[Read more]

Black River

Oh! I didn’t see that coming! Really readable, enough to keep you hanging on, and[Read more]

The Woman in the Library

Twisty doesn’t even begin to describe this masterpiece. It will pull you in, devour your[Read more]

The Wrong Woman

Brilliant, compelling and read in a single sitting – will be searching for the backlist!

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Death at the Belvedere

I love this series, it’s witty, funny, fast paced and at time there’s a real[Read more]

Lessons in Chemistry

Quirky, unrepentant and a real delight to read!

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The Mouse Marathon

Beautifully written, almost a humble offering, that really delivers.

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The Guest List

It’s brutal, a little creepy, twisty, scary and fantastic!

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Razor Blade Tears

It’s a visceral read. Poetic and raw. ‘Genius’ doesn’t even begin to describe the writing…

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The Poisoned Pie Mystery

One of my favourite Kid’s series, Nightshade’s adventures are always a worthy read.

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Amongst Our Weapons

The more complicated the story becomes, the more I fall in love with this amazing[Read more]

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

What a brilliant book. I laughed, I sniggered, I adored it! Jane Austen meets Pirates[Read more]

Skelton’s Guide to Suitcase Murders

Love this series. Understated and with wonderful characters that make the old fashioned investigation a[Read more]

Premeditated Myrtle

Took me a little to get into it, but a lot of fun! Good neighbours[Read more]

This is the Night They Come for You

Wonderfully written, and compelling start to finish with intrigue, that will make you forget the[Read more]

Brunswick Blues

A great story, enjoyable for those who don’t even know the intricacies of Brunswick and[Read more]

Burial of Ghosts

Oh I LOVE Vera and Shetland – but I also do love a great standalone,[Read more]

The Midnight Bargain

A spectacular mix of fantasy, magic, regency and the struggles for independence in a society[Read more]

The Archers – Home Fires at Ambridge

I’ve not ever heard the Archers series, but I know it by reputation and now[Read more]

A Caravan like a Canary

Take your time and wallow in the landscape and story, it’s bittersweet and beautiful.

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Blood & Sugar

I had trouble getting into it – but once in, wow! Vivid and compelling!

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Marion Lane and the Midnight Murders

This is so much fun! Spies, mysteries, scientists, and underground lairs – it’s perfect!

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A Marvellous Light

Peril and Pride. Magic, murder and mystery. A wonderful and intriguing read!

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Daughters of Eve

Read in a single sitting – I just could not put it down. Ticking all[Read more]

Stolen Focus

Took a lot of willpower to read this one –  A real indication of my[Read more]

End of Summer

A twisty cold case, about returning home to look for answers, and not being prepared[Read more]

The Banksia Bay Beach Shack

It’s a bittersweet tale about discovery and betrayal; secrets, families and friends and the most[Read more]

Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone

I LOVED this! Cheeky, different, allowing you an insight into the pulls and plays of[Read more]

Midnight Hour

Wonderful and compelling – the different author’s styles will astound and beguile, scare and intrigue.

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Down the River unto the Sea

I’ve only recently been introduced to Walter Mosley’s amazing writing and this cements a permanent[Read more]

The Perfect Crime

An amazing anthology of writers, some familiar, others I’m excited to be introduced t. The[Read more]

The Windsor Knot

An intriguing insight to what happens behind the palace doors. Love Rozie, will definitely read[Read more]

The Appeal

The format of this is just fantastic –  mystery via text and email – but[Read more]

The Marlow Murder Club

A spectacular protagonist, crosswords and an unlikely crew. Immensely readable!

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Farewell My Herring

What a cracker! I know this is the ninth mystery in the series, and my[Read more]

Winterbourne Home for Vengeance and Valour

What a brilliant adventure! Orphans and science, hidden passages, bad guys, action and a HUGE[Read more]

Away with the Penguins

Delightful and different, and in one of my favourite places. So very enjoyable!

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Seven Kinds of People You Find In Bokshops

Good for a giggle, and then I couldn’t decide if I was reading as a[Read more]

Murder Most Fancy

Bright and breezy, its easy when money can buy you whatever you need, and while[Read more]

Unforgiven

Loved it! read in a single sitting, edge of my seat, with a twist I[Read more]

Early One Morning

Longing for something a little different I picked this up from a forgotten shelf.

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Murder Under Her Skin

Back to Will’s roots, for an easy, rollicking adventure with a lot of flair. Enjoyed[Read more]

The Torrent

Brilliant – from start to finish. Definitely lived up to all the hype and more!

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Who is Vera Kelly

I read the 2nd one first, and so needed to urgently fill in some blanks. [Read more]

The No.2 Feline Detective Agency

It took me a little while to get my head around a world of cats[Read more]

Paper & Blood

Marching in familiar territory, the Australian Bush, the adventure is non-stop action with an Iron[Read more]

The House at the Edge of Magic

Light hearted and wonderfully original, a captivating read of small and large wonders.

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A Will to Kill

A lovely read to be savoured in a comfy chair on a warm afternoon. Written[Read more]

The Maid

Delightfully unusual with a real charm about it. A pleasure to read.

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Victoria Snitch – Bad and Glittering

A mini melodrama that is very entertaining. Glitter and fairies, magic and a beautiful new[Read more]

Annie Stanley all at Sea

It took a little to get into the story, and then what a ride. Bittersweet,[Read more]

The Cannonball Tree Mystery

Absolutely love the Su Lin mysteries and this is no exception. Wonderfully colourful, and entirely[Read more]

The Library at the Edge of the World

A heartwarming tale of rediscovering your community, after years of living in it without thought.[Read more]

A Master of Djinn

Utterly masterful, clever, captivating and thoroughly entertaining. Full of flavours, scents, and sounds that pull[Read more]

Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions

It’s crazy, tangy and zesty. A faboulous Poldi who is larger than life and solving[Read more]

The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy

A whodunnit in a country house, written in the style of the Golden Age – [Read more]

The Man That Got Away

So enjoyable to read on as Constable Twitten delves deeply  into the local community, solves[Read more]

Skelton’s Guide to Domestic Poisons

Slow, methodical and old school detecting always leaves you room for interesting characters and real[Read more]

A Boy Called Christmas

Cold and snow, loneliness and quests, head exploding murderous pixies… you just can’t get better[Read more]

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

Thanksgiving with a twist – recipes, family, and disaster – very entertaining!

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Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair

You have to read a Christmas book around Christmas time – but if the murders[Read more]

The Raven Heir

Magic, a quest, siblings and a wicked grandmother – all the right ingredients for a[Read more]

Death in Brittany

I’m not sure I like  Georges, but I’m intrigued enough with the setting to want[Read more]

A Sprinkling of Murder

I had no idea what a fairy garden was when I started out, and now[Read more]

The Secret, Book & Scone Society

It’s the quirks that really make this such an enjoyable read. The coffee mugs, the[Read more]

Overkill

Sam Shephard is one touch character – an intriguing and brutal small town crime that[Read more]

The Thursday Murder Club

A great read, some laugh out loud moments, but more importantly a story about who[Read more]

Before You Knew my Name

Crime from a different viewpoint, and unputdownable. Who was she and why makes for a[Read more]

The Emporium of Imagination

A book that will beguile. So different, with beautiful storytelling and gorgeous characters; The Emporium[Read more]

The Way It Is Now

Every time I read a Garry Disher novel I am astounded at the skill and[Read more]

Vanishing Falls

Dark and sinister, this captures the heart of  Tasmanian Noir! From the quirky locals, the[Read more]

Tank Water

Heartbreaking in so many ways a slow read to draw you in, then the pace[Read more]

Black Water Sister

It was the cover that caught my eye – up against all the new releases[Read more]

Marcie Gill and the Caravan Cat

It’s just utterly delightful from start to finish. A gorgeous read for the kids as[Read more]

A Question of Guilt

A cold case that questions whether justice has been done, has someone innocent of the[Read more]

Just Murdered

Just incredibly enjoyable, for the fashion, and finesse although very hard shoes to fill.

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Hangman

Deliciously disturbing … Can I say that? Not knowing what I was in for it[Read more]

Lying in Wait

Edge of your seat, “Oh No!” moments, and the horror of something snowballing and out[Read more]

Bay of Fires

Shack Culture at it’s finest. A creepy, hot, summer read… prefect for the beach …[Read more]

Thursdays at Orange Blossom House

What a lovely read, at just the right time. It flowed beautifully, instantly relatable characters,[Read more]

The Secret Animal Society

Gorgeous and with just a hint of ‘it could be possible …’ utterly fantastic!

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The Honjin Murders

It’s a classic “Locked Room”  murder, with all the elements of the Golden Age.  Thoroughly [Read more]

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Great fun! Fascinating enough to keep the older readers interested, and enough adventure for the[Read more]

Glass Houses

I’d left Gamache for a while, still collecting the books but never getting to them.[Read more]

Under the Whispering Door

Reading TJ Klune is just good for the soul!

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Cinderella is Dead

I bet you’ve never thought about what “happily ever after” entails … No, really…! This[Read more]

Fromage

Fun and fast adventure from Croatia to Margaret River. When mobile phones were bricks and[Read more]

The Tea Ladies of St Jude’s Hospital

This will hit you at all the right spots. Curiosity and character, warmth and emotive.[Read more]

The Nancys

Loved it from the first sentence. Quirky family relationships, real familial love, a murder mystery[Read more]

The Dying Day

It’s just a sheer pleasure to read. The story, the history, the research, colours, scents,[Read more]

I am an Island

It was fascinating – the courage, wildness, the hostility of the islanders, I just feel[Read more]

All About Ella

Easy to read with a gentle reminder, and wry humour,  that we are all our[Read more]

Winter Counts

Winner of every possible award you can imagine, and it still won’t give anything away.[Read more]

Shadowghast

It’s a wonderful series with a brilliant imagined world ad characters. Malamander may still be[Read more]

Gods of Jade and Shadow

A sad and exquisite tale of Gods, mortality and a battle for supremacy. I picked[Read more]

It All Comes Back to You

It’s just lovely – start to finish. A beautiful, sad, uplifting story that I just[Read more]

Dyed and Buried

Light and lovely with enough twists to take this Tassie Cosy Crime and place it[Read more]

The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer

This is so different, the characters so wonderfully relatable, the story so original, and the[Read more]

Darkwood

Quirky and fun, and so good to have a giggle at the moment.

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Witch of Key Lime Lane

A great quick cosy read. Enjoyable with a touch of the woo and some fun!

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The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

What’s not to love? Funny and exciting with imperious older sisters, adventure, dragons and soooo[Read more]

This Poison Heart

Brilliant! YA yes – but without the over dramatic angst and preening. LOVED the story[Read more]

Cutters End

That long, straight deserted road. Who knows what happens when someone goes missing? Someone always[Read more]

Blacktop Wasteland

Holy! Strap yourself in and make sure that seatbelt is tight – because this is[Read more]

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Utterly gorgeous, poignant, worthy of laughter and tears. Heartbreakingly beautiful.

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Death at Bishops Keep

I’m really enjoying the reprints of different crime series, and this one – set in[Read more]

Cranky Chicken

Need a smile? Dare you to try and read this without a giggle … We[Read more]

The Bread the Devil Kneads

Extraordinary and unforgettable… This is a story that will stay with you for a while.

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The Salt Path

What a balm for the soul.

Unpretentious, down to earth, and heartwarming…

Makes you want to get[Read more]

The Good Sister

Twisty suspense that I wasn’t expecting at all – when those who are the closest[Read more]

The Howling Hag Mystery

Nightshade is a magical cat with a nose for crime, and I’m so excited that[Read more]

The Dying Diplomats Club

An absolute cracking read – lots of fun, and tongue in cheek hilarity at society,[Read more]

Hostage

Arrgghh the “Twist”! I knew one was coming and still didn’t see it!

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Dial A for Aunties

Read in a single sitting. Laughed out loud at this fantastic “Weekend at Bernie’s” style[Read more]

The Nine

An incredible tale of bravery, hardship, resilience. I understand completely why they never wanted to[Read more]

Still Life

What a beautiful and exquisite read, I tried to put off the ending just for[Read more]

Murderous Mistral

When only a mystery in Provence will do! Great characters, interesting landscape, quirky components, all[Read more]

A Tangle of Magicks

A corker of a series with enough to intrigued both the young and the old.[Read more]

The Bombay Prince

Another great murderous mystery to solve, while engaging with such an important part of history.[Read more]

Digging Up the Dirt

A cosy crime that is very Sydney!

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Spring Clean for the Peach Queen

Read in a single sitting – was instantly in amongst the characters and the small[Read more]

A Deadly Camargue

I started to read the second book first, then realised I would really be doing[Read more]

Eliza Vanda’s Button Box

Oh my goodness it’s just gorgeous! From the beautiful hardcover dust jacket to the characters[Read more]

Reservation for Murder

Just love Mother Paul as a character and will be getting my hands on the[Read more]

Vanish in an Instant

Intriguing, written in the era for the era … Did people really act like that?[Read more]

Ember and the Ice Dragons

Great fun and a brilliant story as Ember makes friends and embarks of a truly[Read more]

The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions

Short stories filled with the usual sass that is Phryne Fisher – wonderful to pick[Read more]

ThreadNeedle

There’s almost a sense of deja vu when reading ThreadNeedle- but if you though you[Read more]

Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt

Slow to start, but great fun with a wonderfully imagined world and adventures!

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Listening Still

It is equal parts beautiful and frustrating.  Beautiful in the concept and storytelling, frustrating in[Read more]

Black Buck

Brilliant – witty, street smart, and absolutely nails the personalities you find in “Sales”. Entertaining[Read more]

A Most Improper Magick

I loved it! Magic meets Jane Austen, an overbear Step-Mamma, a martyr to the family[Read more]

The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison

Just adored this! Different, delightful and at times bittersweet, it was the perfect read to[Read more]

Resurrection Bay

Great Australian Crime novel with a fascinating twist, pacey and frustrating at times it really[Read more]

Toxic

So I knew a bit of this story before I picked it up… And after[Read more]

LoveBirds

What a beautiful story –  easy to read and elegantly put together.

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The Labyrinth

I have a friend who rarely recommends books, but when she does, it is always[Read more]

The Family Doctor

This will confront, enrage, and consol. It could have been twice the length and still[Read more]

The Mill River Recluse

The first time I read, I didn’t have the patience for the beautiful story that[Read more]

The Girl Remains

It’s quintessentially Australian. The characters, the treatment of those condemned by community, the twists and[Read more]

The Durrells of Corfu

Fascinating to read and discover a little more about this captivating family. Their stories, and[Read more]

How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

Such evocative writing, you’ll read it in a single sitting, crying and laughing with Lala,[Read more]

Fatboy and the Dancing Ladies

The parody of the NGO’s will bring you tears, but the antics of the Mboya[Read more]

The Serpent’s Skin

The secrets hidden from you when you’re a child can have unforeseen consequences on what[Read more]

The Lost Recipe for Happiness

It’s sweet and sentimental, wrapped up in mouth-watering recipes and descriptions of food!

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Motherless Brooklyn

Two goes to get into, and then raced through, loving every minute of it!

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Based on fascinating historical fact – this really brought a completely different world into my[Read more]

The Midnight Library

A fantastic story! A wonderful tale, and beautiful writing start to finish  about second chances,[Read more]

The Bookshop of Yesterdays

It can be frustrating when someone else is on a treasure hunt and no-one seems[Read more]

Breath

… And I haven’t breathed the same since … Just sayin’!

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The Yard

It’s intricate, dastardly and a little lurid… Top read!

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Everything is Beautiful

Just when I needed something uplifting without being sappy or sentimental…. It’s just  a lovely[Read more]

The Jigsaw Man

With a title like The Jigsaw name, it’s pretty indicative that this novel may not[Read more]

Death Leaves the Station

Intriguing and rewarding. Although it took a little to get into, once in, you’ll be[Read more]

Ink & Sigil

What an absolute joy to discover a new series by a fave. Pulling no punches[Read more]

Consolation

Absolutely brilliant and on par with Bitter Wash Road; from the start to the finish[Read more]

The Grandest Bookshop in the World

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Friday Barnes Girl Detective

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Quota

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Community

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Blackbirds

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A Spool of Blue Thread

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The Dragonbone Chair

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Witchworld

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Drake

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The Darkest Secret

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How the Light Gets In

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The Beautiful Mystery

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A Trick of the Light

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Bury Your Dead

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The Blackthorn Key

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The Brutal Telling

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The Cruellest Month

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The Murder Stone

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Dead Cold

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The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown

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The Beekeeper’s Secret

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Night Owls

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Illuminae

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The Woman in Blue

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Where the Trees Were

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The Dry

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Three Crooked Kings

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Forbidden Fruit

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Maestra

MaestraBy L.S. HiltonSnappy ReviewEnthralling, shocking, fascinating…And slightly debaucherous. Unlike any crime novel I’ve ever read.SynopsisSex.[Read more]

The Secrets of Happiness

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Emma

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Nest

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The Blue Blazes

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The Bookman’s Tale

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The Mandarin Code

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The Dirty Streets of Heaven

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A Few Right Thinking Men

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Kitchen by Mike

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Skippyjon Jones

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The Lascar’s Dagger

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Taken

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The Hope Factory

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Bitter Wash Road

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The Cutting Season

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Dogstar Rising

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Blood Song

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Snowflakes and Schnapps

Snowflakes and SchnappsBy Jane LawsonSnappy ReviewGorgeous and delightfully rich winter fare. As with most cookbooks[Read more]

The Shadow Year

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God Save the Queen

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The New Republic

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Mr Wigg

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Outlaw

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The Mermaids Singing

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The Mystery of Mercy Close

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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

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Daughter of the Sword

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Sunshine on Scotland Street

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The Couriers New Bicycle

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Dodger

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The Bat

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The Casual Vacancy

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lost & found

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Killing Floor

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