SA Cosby’s second book is propulsive crime fiction driven by flawed characters that shines a light on a range of social issues withough labouring any of them.
In his debut, Nigerian author Femi Kayode’s takes on Nigerian culture and universal themes of abuse, religion and revenge
Colson Whitehead switches gears to deliver a crime caper novel set in a 1960s Harlem brought vividly to life.
Another debut – DV Bishop based this page turning crime thriller on actual historical events in 16th Century Florence
There is a distinct manga influence to Kotaro Isaka’s twisty over-the-top but always fun thriller full of hired killers and set on a bullet train
Honourable Mentions
Sarah Bailey moves away from her established series to deliver a twisty thriller.
Margaret Hickey’s Australian rural noir debut pulls a bait and switch before settling in to an engaging procedural
John Le Carre’s final book is another masterpiece of quiet espionage and reflection of modern conflicts
Emma Stonex reimagines an old tale of missing lighthouse keepers into a compelling mystery
Ruth McIver’s debut is a taut thriller centred around a conflicted, damaged protagonist and the old crimes coming back to haunt her
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