(First published in 2012, most recently updated 2023) With the introduction of Phryne Fisher to the television screens, of course my interest in re-reading the books returned. But this time I’d like to read them in order, rather than starting in the middle and hopping around randomly. Of course Greenwood’s written more than the Phryne … Read More “Kerry Greenwood Books in Order (From Phryne Fisher to Ancient Egypt, to YA and Children's Books)” »
Category: Mysteries & Detective Novels
(Originally posted January 2012, most recently updated April 2017) Kathy Reichs, like the lead character of her popular Temperance Brennan novel series, is a forensic anthropologist. She is also a very successful novelist. As well as the Temperance Brennan novels, she has written a young-adult series which feature Tempe’s great-niece, Tori Brennan, and her friends. … Read More “Kathy Reichs Books in Order” »
Freycinet… the thin, tenuous, shimmery line that separates memory and forgetting, permanence and transience, sanity and insanity. Freycinet (pronounced Frey-sin-ay) is an almost ethereal psychological murder mystery set in the majestic wilds of Tasmania. I’m not going to write a full review because it was written by a friend of mine, and plus I’m acknowledged … Read More “Freycinet, a Novel by Melanie Calvert” »
I’ve committed myself to participating in the Australian Women Writers 2012 Reading and Reviewing Challenge, at the Miles level, as a Dabbler. Meaning, I need to read at least six books by written Australian women this year, and review at least three, from any genre. That seems almost too easy now, given I’ve decided to … Read More “What I Have Been Reading Lately (or Coming Book Reviews)” »