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This is a terrific novel with a great plot that reflects a lot of current issues.

Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller

In the exciting new rural crime novel from Margaret Hickey, a small Victorian town is ripped apart after a controversial wind farm is erected on its outskirts.

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With its twisty plot and satisfying end, this is a book to take on a weekend getaway to devour in front of the fire.

Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller

Set in the Hunter Valley, Broke Road is a thoroughly entertaining police procedural about a single-murder case that is much more than it seems.

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Set largely overnight in the noisy environs of New York City, The Forsaken is a fast-paced, highly atmospheric book.

Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller

Perfect for fans of John Wick or the Bourne series, The Forsaken is an action-packed revenge thriller about a hitman who discovers that he has unknowingly been contracted by the CIA, furthering government interests.

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