Emma Viskic Book List

Emma studied clarinet at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Rotterdam Conservatorium in The Netherlands. She learned Australian sign language (Auslan) in order to write the character of Caleb Zelic. She lives in Melbourne Australia.


Caleb Zelic series

Caleb Zelic is a profoundly deaf  private investigator working in Melbourne and surrounding area


Critical Acclaim

Resurrection Bay:

  • Winner 2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Novel
  • Winner 2016 Davitt Award for Best Adult Novel
  • Winner 2016 Davitt Award for Best Debut Crime Book
  • Shortlisted 2018 CWA Gold Dagger Award
  • Shortlisted 2019 Barry Award for Best Paperback Original

And Fire Came Down:

  • Winner 2018 Davitt Award for Best Adult Novel