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Celebrating 20 years of masterful crime writing from Michael Robotham.
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We chat with Kemper Donovan, author of the instantly gripping cosy crime The Busy Body.
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Read an exclusive extract of The Busy Body
Start reading from the wickedly funny cosy crime, The Busy Body.
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Dive into an extract from Standing in the Shadows by Peter Robinson
The brilliant new novel in the number one bestselling Alan Banks crime series - by the master of the police procedural.
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Crime After Crime | New Zealand Tour
Join three of the world’s finest crime writers as they swing into a town near you for one night only. Expect a criminally good night!
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Meet Michael Robotham as he tours Australia to promote his new book - Lying Beside You
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Read the first two chapters of Blood Sugar, the debut novel by Sascha Rothchild.
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We chatted with Grace D. Li, author of Portrait of a Thief, about her favourite books, writing habits, and more.
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Start reading Portrait of a Thief
Read the first chapter from Grace D. Li's debut novel, Portrait of a Thief.
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Books Full of Drama and Intrigue
For some of us, this year has delivered enough drama to last a lifetime. But if you’re still after more drama, then these five great novels will add some blood pumping tension to your summer break.
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Start reading Something to Hide
Read an extract from Elizabeth George's new book, Something to Hide: An Inspector Lynley Novel.
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Gripping thrillers to stock your beach bag with
Featuring a slew of unreliable characters, twists and turns a-plenty and a growing sense of unease, add one of these impeccably paced thrillers to your summer reading line up!
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Michael Robotham becomes the first Australian to win the CWA Gold Dagger twice
Michael Robotham has triumphed at this year’s Crime Writers’ Association Awards, receiving the prestigious and internationally recognised Gold Dagger for best crime novel of the year for his bestselling Good Girl, Bad Girl.
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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.
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A book review from a certified non-reader.
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Loved these shows? Read the book!
If you binged these hit shows, you'll want to read the original book behind the series!
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Revelation by Sarah Ferguson and Tony Jones to be published by Hachette Australia
Acclaimed journalists and husband and wife, Sarah Ferguson and Tony Jones, team up for the first time in their multi-award-winning careers to write Revelation, the book behind the groundbreaking ABC TV series.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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