Francis Spufford delivers an amazing alternate history crime novel in Cahokia Jazz. Noir detective styling allows an exploration of a richly imagined alternate America of the 1920s with a vibrant culture.
Fiona Macfarlane circles a dark aspect of Australian criminal history through a series of short stories in Highway 13. Based around the real life story of a serial killer who haunted the highway south of Sydney, these stories range backwards and forwards in time to expose the ripple effects of these horrific crimes.
Chris Whittaker follows up his award winning debut with another stunning crime novel – All the Colours of the Dark. The book follows two characters over forty years of their lives and the investigation into a series of horrific, ongoing crimes that consumes them.
Multiaward winner Chris Brookmyer delivers a treat for crime fiction fans. The Cracked Mirror imagines what might happen if Miss Marple met Harry Bosch, but it is much more than this and managed to stick a satisfying ending.
Natalie Conyer follows up her award winning South African-based debut by bringing her detective to Sydney in Shadow City. This is the complete package – engaging characters, a great sense of place and a page-turning crime story with real world issues on its mind.
5 honourable mentions – click on image for full review
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