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The Mind Of A Murderer – A true crime essential read
'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'. In his 26 years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, with victims and perpetrators from all walks of life. In this fascinating memoir, Taylor draws on…
Truly Darkly Deeply – An unputdownable thriller
A mind-blowing, unputdownable serial killer thriller of a very different kind -- perfect for all fans of Mindhunter and Girl A Twelve-year-old Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London from Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren, who quickly becomes an intrinsic part of their lives. But as the relationship between…
Notes On An Execution
Ansel Packer is scheduled to die in twelve hours. He knows what he's done, and now awaits the same fate he forced on those girls, years ago. Ansel doesn't want to die; he wants to be celebrated, ; But this is not his ; As the clock ticks down, three…
The Final Revival Of Opal & Nev
A fiction so perfect I thought it was a music bio! A poignant fictional oral history of a rock 'n' roll duo who shot to fame in 1970s New York, and the secret that lies at the peak of their stardom. Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against…
The Husband Poisoner – Secret Sydney History
Shocking real-life stories of murderous women who used rat poison to rid themselves of husbands and other inconvenient family members. For readers of compelling history and true crime, from critically acclaimed author Tanya Bretherton. After World War II, Sydney experienced a crime wave that was chillingly calculated. Discontent mixed with…
Great Book Gift Ideas For Christmas!
Christmas will undoubtedly be different for us this year, but I also think it will be a little bit more special too. We'll appreciate what we have, and when it comes to giving gifts, we won't be mindlessly wrapping socks, aftershave or popping a gift voucher in the post. Instead,…
Book Blast! I Can’t Sleep
I'm delighted to be a part of the I Can't Sleep book tour and supporting this twisty sleek psychological thriller by author Rowney. (more…)
Reasonable Doubt – A jarring look at Australia’s criminal justice system
'The good, bad and downright rotten parts of Australia's criminal justice system are put on trial by Dr Xanthé Mallett. With her clear-eyed logic and objectivity, this compelling book identifies reasonable doubts which must keep prosecutors and defence lawyers awake at night.' Hedley Thomas, host of the Teacher's Pet podcast (more…)
The First Time He Hit Her by Heidi Lemon
For readers of true crime and books such as See What You Made Me Do, a shocking and movingly told portrait of the murder of suburban mum Tara Costigan and an examination of why domestic violence affects us all A triggering read. Tara Costigan was the woman next door. A hard…
Where to get inspiration for stories? by Author McKay Mertz
The easy answer to “Where to get inspiration for stories?” is well…everywhere. People draw inspiration from all kinds of places, but for me, I’ve found three specific, reliable sources or methods to find inspiration to write stories. Hopefully, this inspires you. (more…)