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GALLI, Marco

Jun 4, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Melbourne, Music, Mystery Fiction, Thriller Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923333-62-8
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The Accordionist

A Novel

Melbourne 1956

Private Investigator Mike January, broke and down on his luck, accepts an assignment to reunite a wealthy broadcaster with his wayward daughter. But things take a turn when January becomes involved in the defection of a Soviet diplomat.

After a series of suspicious murders, January becomes the prime suspect and must solve the case before he too becomes a victim or hangs for the crime. Along the way, he falls for a beautiful young accordion player who takes more than his breath away.

Intrigue, murder, betrayal and Soviet spies all set to the melody of a sweet-sounding accordion.

BIGGS, Anita

Apr 15, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Mystery Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Thriller Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923386-82-2
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Out The Corner Of My Eye

Have you ever noticed something out of the corner of your eye, only to find when you look directly at it, nothing is there?

Private Investigator Darcy Mane’s perspective changed after a car accident granted him the ability to see supernatural beings living among us.

While trying to cope with his new abilities and heal in the hospital, Darcy encounters ghosts, goblins, and mermaids. Even the Grim Reaper manages to scare him almost to death. After leaving the hospital, he bonds with an old neighbour and fi nds a new home.

But then things take a darker turn with a friend kidnapped and murdered. As Darcy deals with the chaos, he continues to take on new clients while navigating the murder investigation. Soon, danger threatens his home.

The climax unfolds with the kidnapping of his housemate. Darcy tracks down and confronts a supernatural villain, with deadly consequences.

JAY, Katie

Apr 14, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Mystery Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923386-65-5
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ISBN 978-1-923443-17-4
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A Murder On The Cards

A seventy-eight year old man is found dead at the back of Glenelg Bridge Club. A bullet hole in the side of his head is just the first of some startling and sometimes ominous intrigues that are presented to Cecilia, the Health Inspector for Glenelg Council.

As an amateur sleuth, and a keen bridge player, Cecilia is not going to let this murder be swept under the carpet.

Her favourite homicide detective, Aldo, is missing in action and her relationship with him seems to be wavering… as well as taking a few hits from the romantic attentions of one of the murder suspects!

A Murder on the Cards follows Cecilia Archer in a new and entertaining adventure in her beloved community – Glenelg.

Katie Jay Mystery Author

About the author

Katie Jay is a successful children’s picture book author who is now writing mystery crime novels.

Spanning over fifty years she has been a keen dog owner, including a pair of naughty dachshunds who feature in her books.

Visit her website to keep up to date with new releases and events: katiejayauthor.com.au

WILKINS, Maggie

Mar 25, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Comedy \ Humour Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel, Mystery Fiction, Short Story Collection

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ISBN 978-1-923333-36-9
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ISBN 978-1-923386-21-1
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Consequences

 

A Collection of Short Stories

Actions have consequences.

A cast of flawed humans (and non-humans) inhabit these twelve short stories. These characters make decisions and take actions which have profound consequences for themselves and others. They are driven by strong emotions and desires -for revenge, reward, redemption, reconnection, rehabilitation, and more.

The stories are drawn from different genres (dystopian future, crime, mystery, humour, fantasy and psychological drama) but all reflect the central theme of ‘consequences.’

Actions and their consequences can set up a happy ending. (In one story, an AI assistant makes himself indispensable to a human family. In another, an executive with PTSD confronts his past).

But some stories end with a sting in the tail. (In one story, a frustrated doctor risks a patient’s life to take revenge on an old enemy. In another, an academic decides that murder is the only way to safeguard her career).

The Gift was shortlisted in 2020 Hammond House (UK) competition and published in their SURVIVAL Anthology. Antarctic Days was shortlisted for 28th Scarlet Stiletto Awards (Aus) in 2021 and The Journalist was short listed in Stringybark Stories (Aus) urban-themed competition in 2023.

About the Author

 

Maggie is a former marketing and advertising research consultant. A career spent listening to public opinions and attitudes stoked her interest in dialogue and her passion for stories. She revels in the transition from writing research reports to writing fiction.

This is the first collection of her short stories to be published. Some of these, although fictional, were inspired by real life events. Three stories have been short-listed in international or Australian competitions.

She was educated at the University of Sydney (BA) and Macquarie University (MA in Mass Communication). She was born in Sydney and calls it home but has also lived and worked in London and Singapore.

DALY, Neil

Mar 17, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Mystery Fiction, Thriller Fiction, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-923386-91-4
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Your Sins Will Seek You Out

A Novel Based On True Events

Barry Keating’s cunning and violent nature manifested from his first childhood contact with other children.

John and Ruth Keating adopted Barry from birth.

John Keating, a community person, is also a career policeperson involved in numerous crime and traffic incidents as he advanced through the ranks. His involvement with the public and criminals outlines his quick reactions to planning and delegating. Undiagnosed PTSD haunts him throughout his career and his life.

Barry’s violent responses are often easily given; he rarely takes them.

His continuance with violence against both men and women maintains his rage while committing terrible crimes. Even after finding love and domestic commitment, his urges cannot be denied, and they take control.

Follow these real-life events, where only the names and locations are changed.

JOHNS, Philip

Jan 11, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Mystery Fiction, Queensland

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ISBN 978-1-923088-35-1
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Making Tracks

Sometimes you go outback and you cannot back out

The outback can be dangerous, but is it also evil?

The great Australian dream; spend the kids’ inheritance on a huge 4-wheel drive and a gigantic caravan, then head to the Outback to convince yourself you’re having a good time. Rex and Barbara Rogers headed off into this dream, until a flat tyre and disaster struck. Now it’s up to local police officer Ben Buckley and Bo Wirrapunda – a First Nations woman passionate about her country – to find out the riddle of the missing grey nomads!