Crime Watch

Investigating crime fiction from a Kiwi perspective

Sunday, March 15, 2026

"Exquisite modern take on a classic mystery" - review of THE GOOD NAZI

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THE GOOD NAZI by Samir Machado de Machado, translated by Rahul Bery (Pushkin Vertigo, 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson 1933. A body has bee...
Thursday, March 12, 2026

"Dares to go where many others won't" - review of THE TRUTH ABOUT RUBY COOPER

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THE TRUTH ABOUT RUBY COOPER by Liz Nugent (Penguin, March 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson 'If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of...

"An engrossing ride" - review of THE SHARK

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THE SHARK by Emma Styles (Sphere, March 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson At the height of Australian summer, a serial killer dubbed The Sha...
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Review: BLACK VELVET AND VENGEANCE

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BLACK VELVET & VENGEANCE by Deborah Challinor (HarperCollins, 2026) Reviewed by Alyson Baker Late 1872. When twenty-five-year-old Sydney...
Thursday, March 5, 2026

"Stands out in a sea of psychological thrillers" - review of SUCH A PERFECT FAMILY

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SUCH A PERFECT FAMILY by Nalini Singh (Berkley, 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson Love at first sight, a whirlwind Vegas wedding, a fairy-ta...
Monday, March 2, 2026

Review: THE GAMBLER

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THE GAMBLER by JP Pomare (Hachette, 2026) Reviewed by Karen Chisholm PI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he's offered a case he...
Thursday, February 5, 2026

"A pleasing brain-teaser" - review of THE KILLER QUESTION

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THE KILLER QUESTION by Janice Hallett (Viper Books, January 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson Mal and Sue Eastwood were once the kindly land...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

"Immerses readers in harsh Arctic landscapes" - review of A GIFT BEFORE DYING

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A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt (Baskerville, 2026) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson After a botched high-profile murder investigation, Serg...
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I am a New Zealand features writer and book reviewer with a particular penchant for a well-told crime tale.
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