THE CRYPTIC CLUE
The tea ladies are back and again find themselves in hot water. Sydney in the 60s is changing and there are mysteries galore; from national security to an intriguing treasure hunt.
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The tea ladies are back and again find themselves in hot water. Sydney in the 60s is changing and there are mysteries galore; from national security to an intriguing treasure hunt.
Set on the Coral Coast of WA this outback thriller revolves around Katy who is on a road trip with a mission – to find her missing sister. Edgy and full of surprises.
A murdered judge. Two missing lawyers. And then another body turns up. This beautifully written story, set in and around Newcastle in NSW is a great winter read.
A pair of 12-year-old girls start to list and track the suspicious things in their neighbourhood, which happened to be the hunting ground of The Yorkshire Ripper. Wonderfully complex and gritty and beautifully written.
An eye-opening insight into the life of a woman who is a wife, mother, therapist – and a sociopath. This memoir is a must read.
A contemporary paranormal take on the residents of Baker Street,and this time Sherlock Holmes takes a backseat to Mrs Hudson. You will love Audrey.
Young Adult
She used to be one of the most popular girls in school until nude photos were leaked. And now her former best friend has disappeared.
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin, and only Simon comes home.
A terrible storm hits a country town then glamorous, but hated by everyone, Vanessa Walton is found dead at the bottom of her stairs. And a teenager who believes it was murder, not a trip over a bucket, disappears
Kate Delaney humiliated a man one night and now she’s bound and gagged in the boot of his car. She’s a crime journalist, she knows how much trouble she is in.