Hunter
Written by Robert Bidinotto — Mr Bidinotto’s background as a distinguished investigative journalist of the criminal justice system provides him with the experience and knowledge to craft a story that grows from the mistakes and injustices he has seen. He uses these experiences to construct a…
Ned Kelly Awards announces its shortlist
The annual celebration of Australian Crime Fiction, the Ned Kelly Awards, has announced its shortlist, which this year leans toward new and upcoming writers. The final 11 names that make up the short list has been whittled down from an initial 23 writers, and span…
The Power of the Dog
The bad America that Ellroy does so well, and that DeLillo sometimes chronicles, is powerfully evoked in Don Winslow’s own lucid storytelling. Poetic and abrasive at the same time, he drags your raw and sorry ass into the world of Art Keller, a Vietnam vet…
Bad Intentions
Written by Karin Fossum — Fossum’s background is in the caring professions. Having worked in hospitals, care homes and drug rehabilitation, it is clearly evident that she draws on these experiences, with her observation of human psychology used to great effect in this volume. She really does…
A Certain Justice
Set in the highflying world of London’s law courts, this tense whodunit is James at her unrivalled best. Criminal lawyer Venetia Aldridge has made herself many enemies over the years, and when she turns up dead, it is James’ charismatic inspector Adam Dalgliesh who arrives to…
The Mermaids Singing
Dr Tony Hill is the clinical psychologist tasked with aiding Bradfield police track down a serial killer. His methods and attitude fail to make an impression with the boys in blue, though, until one of their own becomes a victim. Val McDermid creates a real pot-boiler…
One Step Behind
Written by Henning Mankell — One Step Behind is not Mankell’s most famous nor most commercially successful Wallander novel. For our money, though, it represents both Mankell and Kurt Wallander at their absolute peak. What it lacks in pace and popular verve, it more than…