Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

This was pretty good, but not the narrator! 3.5 stars from me.

Baby Doll by Hollie Overton

Here is my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another audio read for me. The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft

2.5 stars from me. My review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Loved this like everyone else in the world! A hearty five stars from me.

by the oh so creative and talented Jack Heath

Here is my review, read it if you can:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Defending the Galaxy by Maria V. Snyder

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another goodie, I loved this. A new author for me.

Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent

Here is my review; easy five stars:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Powerful, intense, graphic. 4/5

The Pure And The Hated by Richard Godwin

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

http://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/r...

3.5 stars for this rural romance by an Aussie Author
Starting from Scratch by Penelope Janu

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Final Fate by Kendall Talbot

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of The Whispers by Heidi Perks, a woman returns to the town where she grew up and tries to re-connect with her childhood best friend.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

An enjoyable change of pace. 4/5

The Miracle Life Of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/...

My review for A Winning Betrayal by Louise Guy

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here's my review of Murder With Strings Attached by Mark Reutlinger, a short (197p) and rollicking read, straddling the noir and cosy/humorous mystery genres.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here's my (updated) review of The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths, which I've reviewed for its recent US release and upcoming Aus/UK paperback release. A great book!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

My review for Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

NB. I listened to the audiobook last year, now have read a hard copy.

My review of Picture Perfect Frame by Lynn Cahoon

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sarah wrote: "My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5..."

Sarah this link goes to the book's page

A good read! Bitter Wash Road is the first of a series about a rural Aussie copshop run by a 'disgraced' ex-detective. (Moral: never ever rat on crooked cops.) Add me to the list of Garry Disher's fans!
4.5★ Link to my Bitter Wash Road review

Love it!

and

Here is my review, five stars of course:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Brenda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5......"

Bugger, sorry - will re-post.

My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger (this time with a link to my review, rather than the book page - thanks Brenda!):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another enjoyable mystery probably more suitable for GA mystery fans. 3.5/5

The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/...

My review of Hunter by Jack Heath

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My thoughts on Fair Warning by Michael Connelly.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3.5 stars for People of Abandoned Character by Clare Whitfield

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Win by Harlan Coben

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Enjoyable, but not his best work. 3.5/5

The Nuclear Age by Tim O'Brien

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/...

My review for Perfect Lie by Claire Sheldon

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Loved this spin off from Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series featuring Myron's wingman, Win.

Win by Harlan Coben

my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A gritty but compelling tale of a young Vietnamese woman held captive by an abusive man on an isolated farm. Plausible, unlike many of this trope and so well written.

The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean

my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Stealing Time by Rebecca Bowyer

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Brutal and brilliant. 5/5

Bloody Sheets by Andy Rausch

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

http://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/a...

Do No Harm by Christina McDonald where a doctor decides to sell prescriptions for opiates to fund her son's cancer treatment raises plenty of questions about opiate prescribing and the American health care system.

my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for The Chosen Seven by Gill D. Anderson. A tense siege in an Adelaide restaurant with a crazed sociopath in control of six frightened hostages.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for The Life She Regrets by Maggie Christensen

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4.5 stars for this contemporary/historical fiction/mystery by an Aussie Author
The Valley of Lost Stories by Vanessa McCausland

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.
5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)

I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny

My review for The Willow Wren by Philipp Schott

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I liked it. 3/5

Sin Hellcat by Lawrence Block and Westlake Donald

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

http://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/l...

My review for The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year by AA H.Y. Hanna

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds by T.E. Kinsey

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Brenda wrote: "My review for The Willow Wren by Philipp Schott

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thanks Brenda, for the review of Willow Wren. As someone who loves historical fiction, with complex child heroes, I'll definitely look out for it. And sorry, btw, that The Night Whistler is so expensive on Kindle. I believe it's much cheaper on Amazon. But perhaps Andy thought it was self-published? With a traditional publisher, they set the price, not the author, as you know.

Thanks Greg,
Interesting that the publisher has nearly double the price on Kobo. As a regular purchaser of Kobo and Kindle ebooks I have found them to generally be similar priced. Is this a brave new world I wonder. Would hate to see a monopoly distributer.
I believe authors should be fairly paid for their work and am happy to purchase my books.

Greg wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My review for The Willow Wren by Philipp Schott

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thanks Bren..."

You're welcome Greg. I'm sure you would enjoy this one then. It's published 23rd March, so you could pre order now (if you were going that way) or order it through your library.

My review for A Home Like Ours by Fiona Lowe

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A collection of 3 x criminal short stories. Drugs, arms dealing, more drugs. 3.5/5

Mangetout by Guy Portman

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/...

My review for Hide and Seek by James Patterson

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...