Crime

Tuesday 01 Apr, 2025

Book Club questions for VANISH

Once you get your breath back, you'll want to discuss Shelley Burr's latest Australian noir!

Tuesday 19 Jul, 2022

The Michael Robotham Cheat Sheet

Your go-to cheat sheet for all things Michael Robotham!

Friday 08 May, 2020

5 Gripping Thrillers to Binge-Read In Isolation

Attention span a little short at the moment? You’re not alone. Here are five gripping crime reads guaranteed to keep you hooked ‘til the final page.

Tuesday 07 Apr, 2020

Loved these shows? Read the book!

If you binged these hit shows, you'll want to read the original book behind the series!

Wednesday 17 Apr, 2019

Stop what you’re reading. These Australian set crime novels need to be next on your list.

The diverse Australian landscape is the perfect setting to cover up a crime, unravel a mystery or stay hidden. Discover what Maximum Sentence titles you should be reading next.

Wednesday 13 Feb, 2019

Seven Reasons Why You Should Be Reading The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient is Maximum Sentence’s book of the month for February. We guarantee you’ll be buying it once you’ve read to the bottom of this list.

Thursday 10 Jan, 2019

The one item you can’t go to the beach without

We’ve picked a book for any mood, so browse the list, buy your top pick and pop it straight in your beach bag. Happy reading!

Thursday 13 Dec, 2018

The Maximum Sentence 2019 Line-Up

As inmates we have a lot of reading time on our hands. We’ve picked five books that need to be on your radar in early 2019. What’s going to be at the top of your reading pile?

Tuesday 27 Nov, 2018

Our favourite Stephanie Plum Easter eggs

There's a lot more to Stephanie Plum than meets the eye! To celebrate her latest adventure, we reveal some of our favourite Easter eggs from the series.

Wednesday 22 Aug, 2018

Peter Robinson's Favourite Villains

Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series shares his favourite villains in literature.

Monday 06 Aug, 2018

The DCI Banks Playlist

From the detective with the best taste in music - listen to the DCI Banks playlist.

Wednesday 09 Aug, 2017

Wimmera by Mark Brandi

Mark Brandi talks us through how the incredible crime novel, WIMMERA, came to life.

Tuesday 28 Mar, 2017

A Letter from Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID

Erin Kelly discusses why her new book HE SAID/SHE SAID is the most important story she's ever told.

Wednesday 22 Mar, 2017

A Letter from Daniel Cole, author of RAGDOLL

Dear reader, my editor made me write this.

Monday 16 Jan, 2017

If You Like Sherlock ...

You’ll Love Lisa Tuttle’s Jesperson and Lane Series!