Book Reviews
The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt by Mark Mupotsa-Russell
A twisty, genre-flipping thriller that puts a former assassin turned suburban mum front and centre.
Butter by Asako Yuzuki, trans. by Polly Barton
More than a simple thriller, Butter masters something more critical and sinister as Yuzuki brings to light the issue of unrealistic beauty standards for women in Japan.
The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent
Molly Monroe wakes up with the worst hangover of her life. When she discovers a racy video of her has gone viral and her best friend is dead, things take a wild turn.
Creepy Classics: Old, New and Consuming
Ghosts, murder, love affairs with vampires: things to get you in the mood for spooky season.
Kill For Love by Laura Picklesimer
Hailed as the ‘female American Psycho’, this novel that will delight fans of the genre while adding a fresh twist to an old narrative.
Hydra by Adriane Howell
A wickedly original debut about a woman on the edge: mysterious, compelling and with lashings of dark humour.
The Hush by Sara Foster
Strap in for a fast-paced, feminist thriller from Australian favourite Sara Foster.
Spooky Season: Books That Go Bump in the Night
These chilling books will be sure to put a tingle down your spine this spooky season.
Consent by Annabel Lyon
A surprising and dark domestic drama that asks more questions than it answers.
Call Me Evie by J.P. Pomare
A gripping psychological thriller explores trauma, manipulation and control in remote New Zealand.