Australian Books

The Housemate by Sarah Bailey

Title: The HousemateAuthor: Sarah BaileyPages: 464Published Date: 5 July 2022Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: stand aloneBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisThree housemates. One dead, one missing and one accused of murder.Dubbed the Housemate Homicide, it’s a mystery that has baffled Australians for almost a decade.Melbourne-based journalist Olive Groves worked on the story as a junior reporter …

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Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey

Title: Body Of LiesAuthor: Sarah BaileyPages: 480Published Date: 27 February 2024Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: 4th book in the DS Gemma Woodstock seriesBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisA car crash victim clings to life and is rushed to hospital but can’t be saved. Hours later, her corpse is stolen from the morgue. No one knows who …

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Into The Night by Sarah Bailey

Title: Into the NightAuthor: Sarah BaileyPages: 440Published Date: 1 July 2019Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: 2nd book in the DS Gemma Woodstock seriesBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisThis time Gemma finds herself lost and alone in the city, broken-hearted by the decisions she’s had to make. Her new workplace is a minefield and the partner she …

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The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey

Title: The Dark LakeAuthor: Sarah BaileyPages: 456Published Date: 21 March 2018Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: 1st book in the DS Gemma Woodstock seriesBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisA beautiful young teacher has been murdered, her body found in the lake, strewn with red roses. Local policewoman Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock pushes to be assigned to the …

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Halfway House by Helen Fitzgerald

Title: Halfway HouseAuthor: Helen FitzgeraldPages: 276Published Date: 27 February 2024Publisher: Affirm PressSeries Details: stand aloneBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisOn her first shift at a halfway house for violent offenders in Edinburgh – the only job she could get – rebounding Australian expat Lou is taken hostage. For nine long hours, the only people who can …

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The Rip by Holly Craig

Title: The RipAuthor: Holly CraigPages: 320Published Date: 20 February 2024Publisher: Thomas MercerSeries Details: stand aloneBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisLuxury villas on hot white sand, views for miles over turquoise water.Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise…When a child vanishes on the night …

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The Good Teacher by Petronella McGovern

Title: The Good TeacherAuthor: Petronella McGovernPages: 432Published Date: 1 September 2020Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: stand aloneBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisA good teacher can change lives …Every evening, Allison watches her husband’s new house, desperate to find some answers. Every morning, she puts on a brave face to teach kindergarten. She’s a good teacher, everyone …

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Painting In the Shadows by Katherine Kovacic

Title: Painting In the ShadowsAuthor: Katherine KovacicPages: 272Published Date: 4 March 2019Publisher: EchoSeries Details: 2nd book in the Alex Clayton seriesBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisFor ex-detective Frank Swann, being on the outside of Western Australia’s police force is the only way to get justice done. Perth in 1979 is a city of celebration and corruption. My …

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The Shifting Landscape by Katherine Kovacic

Title: The Shifting LandscapeAuthor: Katherine KovacicPages: 276Published Date: 31 March 2020Publisher: Allen & UnwinSeries Details: 3rd book in the Alex Clayton seriesBuy A HardcopyBuy eBookPublisher’s SynopsisArt dealer Alex Clayton travels to Victoria’s Western District to value the McMillan family’s collection. At their historic sheep station, she finds an important and previously unknown colonial painting – …

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