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The Rip

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The Rip by Holly Craig delves into the intricate dynamics of female relationships, envy, and the haunting allure of other people’s lives. Set against the remote backdrop of Rottnest Island, …

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Luckily, PI-in-training and nightclub bouncer Lee Southern is a fast learner. Otherwise he’d be dead. Having barely survived the carnage in True West, WA crime writer David Whish-Wilson’s first Southern …

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The Shallows is a compelling and unsettling read that allows Holly Craig’s storytelling prowess to shine through. The narrative revolves around the seemingly perfect marriages of Emma and Charles and …

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No Trace by Michael Trant is the fast paced, action-packed sequel to Wild Dogs about dog trapper Gabe Ahern. Just when you think you’ve worked out a particular twist, Trant …

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When university student Gracie Flynn dies in tragic circumstances, her three friends—Robyn, Cohen and Sam—deal with the aftermath in their own way. Instead of leaning on each other, they drift …

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This pacy crime debut by Perth author Brett Adams will appeal to fans of hard-boiled detective fiction, puzzling plots, and books about literature and writing. When literature professor Jack Griffen …

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In August 1925, Audrey Jacob publicly shot dead her ex-fiancée Cyril Gidley at an extravagant ball in Perth’s Government House. The case seemed like a no-brainer – Audrey still had …

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Detective Inspector Dan Clement is mired in routine outback crime: explosives stolen from a mine, protestors picketing an abattoir, and a clinic break-in with potential ties to anti-vaxxers. But as …

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The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan is the gripping new stand-alone thriller by the author of the Cormac Reilly series. When young law student Hannah manipulates her way into joining …

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