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message 2154: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 2155: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments This is one for those who enjoy a high octane, fast paced thriller with a unique protagonist. It's the second in the series but is self contained and would work fine as a stand alone.

Deadlock (Dez Limerick, #2) by James Byrne Deadlock by James Byrne

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2159: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I was impressed with Matthew Spencer's debut novel, Black River and I look forward to more in the Rose Riley series. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Love Deleted: Are you sure you want to erase your love? by Paul Indigo
Love Deleted Are you sure you want to erase your love? by Paul Indigo
The writing style took me a while to get tuned to, but the plot is just amazing! Reminiscent of the movie 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', though not exactly the same.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2163: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 2164: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments With quite a bit of dodgy pacing, some truly woeful pronunciation and often stumbled-over words due to her rushed delivery, Tabi Craig’s narration does Georgina Moore’s excellent debut novel, The Garnett Girls, a huge disservice. 5★s for the story, 2★s for the narration so 3.5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2166: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments I loved the deceptively titled (and covered) Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran. It recently won the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, and no wonder. This is Australia.
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran My review of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens


message 2168: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments My review of A Tangled Yarn by Betty Hechtman
A Tangled Yarn (A Yarn Retreat Mystery) by Betty Hechtman
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2171: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 2172: by Rachel (last edited Aug 09, 2023 07:07AM) (new)

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments Homecoming by Kate Morton Homecoming is a thriller by popular Australian author Kate Morton. It is a riveting atmospheric read, set in the Adelaide Hills in 1959, that gradually uncovers many dark and hidden secrets. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


message 2173: by Rachel (last edited Aug 11, 2023 11:25PM) (new)

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Runes of Destiny by Christina Courtenay The Runes of Destiny by Swedish English author Christina Courtenay is a timeslip historical romance where our heroine suddenly finds herself in the 9th Century captured by Vikings as a slave. ⭐⭐ here is my review


message 2178: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2164 comments Ghost Girl, Banana is the debut novel of British screenwriter Wiz Wharton. In my opinion it's a successful transition to long-form writing that retains some of the features that make (good) screenwriting so compelling. I really enjoyed it.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Ghost Girl, Banana by Wiz Wharton


Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 753 comments 3.5 stars for historical fiction The Ship's Midwife by Peta Miller The Ship's Midwife by Aussie Author Peta Miller

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2180: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments This is a really good start to a new crime series set in Scotland

The Devil Stone (DCI Christine Caplan #1) by Caro Ramsay The Devil Stone by Caro Ramsay

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2181: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Julia Franklin's narration of Mick Herron's debut novel, #1 in the Oxford Investigations series, Down Cemetery Road, is excellent. 4★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Scrap by Kathy Biggs
Scrap by Kathy Biggs
Great for literary fiction fans who enjoy a dash of magical realism in their novels.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2186: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments I always enjoy Aussie 'national living treasure' Tim Winton's writing. His early collection of short stories, Minimum of Two, covers everything from childbirth to old age and the people we meet along the way.
Minimum of Two by Tim Winton My review of Minimum of Two


message 2187: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1543 comments Here are two recent reviews of mine, both crime books, one a gripping standalone thriller, the other a cosy mystery and the first in a new series.

Fear the Silence by Robert Bryndza Fear the Silence by Robert Bryndza Review here

Murder in Merrywell (Violet Brewster Mystery #1) by Jane Bettany Murder in Merrywell (Violet Brewster #1) by Jane Bettany Review here


message 2188: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments My review of The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2189: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Despite the wildly inaccurate blurb, I was very entertained by the fourth book in Alexander McCall Smith's Detective Varg series, The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2193: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy
Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy
A literary crime drama as brilliant and as poignant as its title!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2196: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 2198: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments This is fast becoming one of my favourite police procedural crime series. Set in Oxford, well written with interesting characters and crimes.

In the Dark (DI Adam Fawley, #2) by Cara Hunter In the Dark by Cara Hunter is the second in her DI Adam Fawley series.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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