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, January 22, 2026

Review: THE BOAT SHED

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THE BOAT SHED by Robyn Cotton (Hatherop Books, 2024) Reviewed by Carolyn McKenzie An unidentified young girl is found dead in suspicious cir...
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Review: EMPATHY

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EMPATHY by Bryan Walpert (Makaro Press, 2025) Reviewed by Alyson Baker Marketing executive Alison Morris bets her reputation on a project to...
Monday, December 15, 2025

"More festive than mystery" - review of MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE

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MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Richard Coles (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2024) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson It is Christmas Day and at Champto...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Review: THE JIBE

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THE JIBE by Robyn Cotton (Hatherop Books, 2024) Reviewed by Carolyn McKenzie Ella Hampton makes a mayday call from Aurora on the Hauraki Gul...
Friday, December 5, 2025

"Excellent storyteller with knack for atypical protagonists" - review of BLACK AS DEATH

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BLACK AS DEATH by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Lorenza Garcia (Orenda Books, 2025) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson When the chief suspect...
Monday, November 24, 2025

Review: OKIWI BROWN

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OKIWI BROWN by Cristina Sanders (The Cuba Press, 2024) Reviewed by Karen Chisholm The Burke and Hare anatomy murders of 1828 terrify Edinbur...
Sunday, November 23, 2025

"Full throttle thriller, well written" - review of NOBODY'S HERO

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NOBODY'S HERO by MW Craven (Little, Brown, Oct 2024) Reviewed by Craig Sisterson When a shocking murder and abduction on the streets of ...