The Cast Aways of Harewood Hall
Reviewed onWell-meaning student Josh rescues two research mice from his university and, without realising the mice could be carrying a deadly disease, hides them in the basement of the Harewood Hall …
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The Glass House
Reviewed onBrooke Dunnell’s The Glass House tells the tale of Julia Lambett, a thirty-something year old Melbournian woman whose marriage is dissolving behind a facade of performative normalcy. When Julia’s elderly …
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Tiny Uncertain Miracles
Reviewed onMarick is a haunted chaplain clinging to a compromised conception of faith. Hugo is a scientist, eccentric and brilliant, incubating miracles in the depths of a hospital laundry. Their lives …
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T
Reviewed onAlan Fyfe’s debut novel T is immersed in the world of Timothy Ami, or ‘T’, a youth meth dealer/user servicing the Peel region. The novel is meditative and lyrical, affording …
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The Assassin Thief
Reviewed onThe Assassin Thief is a debut fantasy novel from both its author, Madeline Te Whiu, and publishing house, New Dawn Publishing, and is a very promising start to their contribution …
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Blood and Ink
Reviewed onThis 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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The Brink
Reviewed onWith his second novel, The Brink, Holden Sheppard cements himself as a writer to be reckoned with, combining insight, boldness and delicacy in a compelling mystery–psychological thriller. When 13 high …
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The Reunion
Reviewed onThe Reunion by Polly Phillips is a riveting page-turner filled with complex characters and unexpected twists that will have readers questioning whether the events of the past are really as …
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The Severed Cord
Reviewed onThe Severed Cord is an intelligently crafted tale of disconnection, displacement and disillusionment. Twartz is respectful of Indigenous culture and marital bonds as he creates complex characters with deep-seated motivations …
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The Bonesetter’s Fee
Reviewed onRashida Murphy’s debut collection of short fiction was awarded runner-up in the 2021 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award. This set of 20 short stories and flash fiction examines the experiences …
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