7 MUST-READ THRILLERS TO KEEP YOU GRIPPED THIS MONTH
FANS OF CRIME, NOIR AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WILL LOVE THESE NEW RELEASES
WHERE THE TRUTH LIES BY KARINA KILMORE
While unions and big business come to blows on the Melbourne wharfs, journalist Chrissie O’brian is sent to interview a female worker. But when she dies in an apparent workplace accident, Chrissie begins to investigate. A gritty, compelling debut.
SAINT X BY ALEXIS SCHAITKIN
Claire was 7 when, during a luxury family holiday in the Caribbean, her sister Alison vanished and was later found dead. Years later, Claire recognises the name of her taxi driver as one of the suspects accused of the murder and sets off on a quest to learn the truth. Suspenseful with a strong vein of social commentary.
CHARLOTTE PASS BY LEE CHRISTINE
When human bones are found in the Snowy Mountains, Sydney detective Pierce Ryder is called in to investigate and soon determines that they belong to a woman who disappeared in 1964. While local residents in the isolated, snowed-in village are interviewed, a second murder takes place. Skilfully blending romantic elements with a murder mystery, this is a really enjoyable read.
RIPTIDES BY KIRSTEN ALEXANDER
In 1970s Queensland, Abby and Charlie are driving to their father’s rural property. When Charlie dozes off, the car swerves, forcing another vehicle off the road. The other driver dies instantly and the siblings make the choice to leave the scene. But when the woman’s identity is revealed, they’re plunged into a terrible new world filled with lies and fear. A captivating and powerful read.
THE DEVIL INSIDE BY D.L. HICKS
A young woman is found murdered, a note with scripture written on it in her hand. But as local detective Charlotte Callaghan attempts to track down the perpetrator, suspicion soon falls on her priest brother and his parishioners. A chilling but also emotional debut.
THE MEMORY WOOD BY SAM LLOYD
After being abducted, 13-year-old Elissa finds herself imprisoned underground and at the mercy of a frightening man who comes and goes. When 12-yearold Elijah stumbles across the place the abductor is hiding Elissa, his reaction is bizarre: having never had a friend before, he decides not to call the police. A spooky, atmospheric and intense thriller.
HAVEN’T THEY GROWN BY SOPHIE HANNAH
Beth is on her way to her son’s soccer game when she takes a detour via an old friend’s house, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman she hasn’t seen in a decade. But when she sees Flora and her children, she gets a terrible shock: Thomas and Emily still appear to be the same age. This twisty-turny read will have you gripped until the big reveal.