kcToday's review is for Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe
Another twist on the terrorism / sovcit / manipulation theme which works as a thriller, a head kicking revenge novel and a family saga.
Friday's #currentlyreading and the Last Fortnight on AustCrime all combined into one post because there's (again) a lot of new / upcoming releases being listed:
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/last-fortnight-on-austcrime
Today's review is of the sensationally discomforting The Shark by Emma Styles
Built on fury, first love and white hot anger this is the story of young women who aren't going to take any bullshit from anyone anymore.
Last Friday's #CurrentlyReading didn't get posted because I was busy meandering with dogs but it's there now. And it's a bit long.
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/posts/friday-update-the-reading-queue-3rd-march
Turns out a week off is not enough time to catch up ...
Friday Update: The Reading Queue (3rd March)
Took a break over the first week in March so I'll backdate this post but it's not going live until Tuesday the 10th. So the reader need not think they are losing their minds - it's me. #JustFinished Old Games by Fiona Hardy Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe (where does the time go)
The Daily PerspectiveMurder Charge Laid After Man Found Dead in Yanchep Bushland
Dropping in from a technology move that's causing only minor heartache to report that my review of Shellybanks by Louise Milligan has gone live today:
A recommendation that comes with caveats - it's a confronting story that needs to be hold
Wrong House, Real Terror: Melbourne Family Cowered as Gang Tried to Smash Its Way In
#Melbourne #HomeInvasion #VictoriaPolice #CommunityS afety #AusNews #AusCrime
Today's review of Left Behind by Martine Kropkowski contains a spoiler so the whole thing is behind a warning. Proceed with caution if you don't want to know a little bit about the twist in the tail.
End of February Newsletter went out last night in two parts - link to the 2nd in the first:
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/simplenews-newsletter/austcrime-update-end-of-february-part-1
It's a list of what's happening, new and upcoming releases, some acquisitions, and ... well lots and lots of books.
AustCrime Update: end of February - Part 1 | AustCrimeFiction.org
February 2026 and this is the second newsletter from me this month having sent out the Ngaio's submission list already. Rather than include that very long selection here, you can see it on the site or on Hardcover.app if that's more convenient. (I've moved all activity from Goodreads to Hardcover now).