The Creeper by Margaret Hickey is set in the small mountain town of Edenville in Victoria’s high country. For the past decade the town has been haunted by the horrific murders of five hikers up on Jagged Ridge. Also found dead near the scene, was bushland loner, Bill ‘Creeper’ Durant, a skillful deer-hunter, and a man well-known in the community for stalking campers . . … [Read more...] about The Creeper by Margaret Hickey – Book Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton – Book Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is the new historical fantasy novel from the international, bestselling author of the Dangerous Damsels series . Two rival ornithologists, both hunting one deadly, but beautiful, bird. Will the hunt of their lives also result in finding the love of their lives? Professor Beth Pickering is close to capturing the rare Deathwhistler … [Read more...] about The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton – Book Review
Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur – Book Review
Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur is the heart-warming, latest, rural romance by the bestselling author of As the River Rises. Birdsville, in outback Queensland, is the most remote country town in the world with a population of 110. What the people lack in numbers, however, they make up for in community spirit. Phoebe McFadden left her family dramas behind at age … [Read more...] about Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur – Book Review
Anyone’s Ghost by August Thompson – Book Review
Anyone’s Ghost by August Thompson depicts the lonely life of fifteen-year-old Theron David Alden, transformed when he meets Jake during one unforgettable summer in rural New England. Jake is seventeen, like-minded regarding drugs and bands, and owns the same driving force to oblivion! Six years later in New York City, too-short, enraptured nights change their lives … [Read more...] about Anyone’s Ghost by August Thompson – Book Review
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch – Book Review
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch - Eva is sixteen years old and living in middle-class Brooklyn when she meets Jamie by chance. He is the same age, but living the life of the super-rich in upper Manhattan. Eva is attentive, guarded and eager to appear normal. In contrast, Jamie is fearless, mystifying and outlandish. Eva’s family is kind and hospitable, but Jamie avoids going … [Read more...] about Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch – Book Review