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‘Amazing . . . Intense suspense, shocks and scares plus chilling insider authenticity make this one very special’ LEE CHILD 'FALLING is the best kind of thriller (for me as a reader anyway). Characters you care deeply about. Nonstop, totally authentic suspense' JAMES PATTERSON ‘Attention, please: T. J. Newman has written the perfect thriller! GILLIAN FLYNN, #1 bestselling author of Gone Girl You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don’t know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot’s family was kidnapped. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight. ***Praise for Falling*** ‘Think Speed on a passenger jet - with the cockpit dials turned up to supersonic’ Ian Rankin ‘Stunning and relentless. This is Jaws at 35,000 feet’ Don Winslow ‘The best thriller I’ve read in years. Buckle up’ Adrian McKinty ‘Attention, please: T. J. Newman has written the perfect thriller! ... Terrific and terrifying, a true page-turner.. A must-read for summer vacation' Gillian Flynn, #1 bestselling author of Gone Girl ‘A jet-propelled thriller that will have you in its grip from first page to last. A truly astonishing debut and an incredible work of pure suspense’ Steve Cavanagh 'Newman keeps up an extreme pace from the first page—a near-impossible task, considering that the hero is locked in a cockpit, unable to take action himself. This novel is like the films Die Hard and Speed on steroids, creating one of the year’s best thrillers' Library Journal ‘With characters you’ll root for and a plot that dips and bounces like a plane hitting turbulence, this thrill ride is impossible to put down’ Daily Mail ‘A scorching thriller’ Evening Standard 'Newman’s [flight attendant] background means Falling brings a freshness and depth to the genre' The Guardian 'A superlative debut . . . This tense, convincing thriller marks the arrival of an assured new talent' Publishers Weekly ' ...full of the kind of authentic detail that comes from personal experience' Literary Review ‘Gripping from the first sentence, this thriller is like no other’ OK! Magazine 'A remarkable debut' The Sunday Times '... a tense and claustrophobic read, the fast-paced action zipping along at an astonishing rate' Refinery29

Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychological odyssey, Oakman's novel is a gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importance of friendship and the transcendent power of words. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.In March 1999, twenty-seven-year-old James Harper, a shy public servant living in Canberra, is called to a police station to provide evidence on the suicide of his youngest sister nine years earlier. As the investigation gets underway, James confesses that he had been abused by his stepfather, Martin Jenkins, when he was a child. Could the two events be connected? But as he dives headfirst into the legal system in a quest for justice, James must face some disturbing truths about himself and the past he thought he had left behind.

The heart-stopping new crime thriller in the Detective Jack Hawksworth series by blockbuster author Fiona McIntosh.Superstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of lust he swears he didn't participate in . . . except the ransom photo denies that. A media darling on and off the field, he has powerful charisma, a perfect home life he'll do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. He's determined to defy the extortion racket. When Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth learns that the cunning mastermind behind this crime has already swindled a dozen of the world's most highly prized male athletes, he is instructed to keep the situation from escalating and prevent a media frenzy. Intrigued by the creativity of the crime and the shockwaves it is creating through the global sporting fraternity, Jack begins a journey into a case that has tentacles far more wide-reaching that he ever imagined - and far more deadly. The explosive new blockbuster from an internationally bestselling author. GOODREADS READER REVIEWS for the Jack Hawksworth series- 'Gritty, intense, chilling!' 'Tension lined the pages and the pace was electric.' 'The research is impeccable and the plot enthralling.' 'Fiona's storytelling is phenomenal.'

"A classic Aussie crime novel arrives like a full-throttle ute crashing through a fence. I devoured it like a Pine Lime Splice on a hot day." — Kaz Cooke"It's amazing to see what Ronni Salt can do when she's freed from a 280-character word limit." — Shaun MicallefIt's 1974 in the Riverina.The weather is scorching,but the body in the Murray River is stone cold.A gripping crime thriller about guns, drugs, and a young woman who’s dead on the money.When nineteen-year-old farmgirl Adelaide Hoffman applies for a cadetship at the Gunnawah Gazette, she sees it as her ticket out of a small, stifling life. The paper's owner, Valdene Bullark, recognizing something of her younger self in Adelaide, puts her straight to work.What begins as a routine story covering an irrigation project soon leads Adelaide to a far more dangerous investigation. In farming communities, water is money, and Adelaide’s questions stir up a hornet’s nest. Someone is determined to stop her and Val from uncovering just how deep the river of corruption and crime runs.Shady deals. Hidden agendas. A labyrinth of lies. In Gunnawah, everyone seems to have a secret, and too many are already dead quiet.Set in the heart of rural Australia during the era of Gough Whitlam, pub brawls, and flared jeans, Gunnawah is a compelling crime thriller about corruption, guns, and drugs from the most arresting new voice in Australian Noir."This compelling rural crime story, set in the politically charged Australia of the 1970s, will intrigue fans of Margaret Hickey, Richard Osman, and Lainie Anderson." — Books+Publishing"Ronni Salt's debut is historical crime fiction at its best, with a vivid sense of time and place and unforgettable characters at its core." — Newtown Review of Books

Hades is the award-winning debut novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Candice Fox. A chilling crime novel guaranteed to have you spellbound from its atmospheric opening pages to its shocking climax. Winner of the Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime novel 2014'If you like great thrillers, you'll love Candice Fox!' Lee ChildHomicide detective Frank Bennett feels like the luckiest man on the force when he meets his new partner, the dark and beautiful Eden Archer.But there's something strange about Eden and her brother. Something he can't quite put his finger on.At first, as they race to catch a very different kind of serial killer, his partner's sharp instincts come in handy. But soon Frank's wondering if she's as dangerous as the man they hunt . . .'One of the standout thrillers of the past few years' The Chronicle'Compelling and all the more impressive for being Candice Fox's debut... a chilling read.' Herald Sun'A bright new star of crime fiction' James Patterson'Definitely a writer to watch' Harlan Coben'Fox is a daring Antipodean original.' Sydney Morning Herald

The second novel in the enthralling Sunday Times bestselling series featuring a team of unique private investigators - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Knives Out.It's their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing.Holmes, Margaret and Poe's Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did - until Holmes decided to leave the business.There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene - and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six children.Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery.But they need Holmes.If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend._____________________________Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' Chris WhitakerI loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! - Dreda Say Mitchell____________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

Taking on law's old boys club can have deadly results... A gripping thriller from a bold new voice about misogyny, corruption and the legal industry.

A man walks into a private detective's office, holds up a photo of a dead body and says: 'I need you to find out if I killed this man.' With a brilliantly unique premise, I Will Find The Key is a modern take on the classic whodunnit, set in Sweden.

In March 2020 secret lovers Russell Hill and Carol Clay disappeared in Victoria's remote Wonnangatta Valley. Greg Haddrick tells the gripping inside story of the twists and turns of the police investigation and the trial of pilot Greg Lynn, with many details that haven't previously been made public.

The riveting follow-up to The Dark Lake, acclaimed debut novel and international bestseller

'A vivid story of small town allegiances and secret grudges that drew me in and didn’t let go! I was pinned to my chair.' – Amanda Hampson, author of The Tea Ladies 'One of the most enjoyable crime reads of the year.' – Hayley Scrivenor, internationally best-selling author of Dirt Town So many people had reason to hate her, but did anyone have reason to kill her? Everyone dies famous in a country town, but glamorous Vanessa Walton was a shining star. A celebrity since she was a child, Vanessa is back on the front page for all the wrong reasons; after a terrible storm she has been found dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first her death seems to be a simple accident, but anonymous letters are discovered that suggest otherwise – and when 16-year-old Jasmine Langridge claims it is murder, she suddenly disappears. As the police begin to investigate, secrets are exposed and friendships unravel. What happens to a community when murders and abductions sit alongside petty workmates, teenage tribulations and longstanding friendships? It will take a town to solve this crime, but what will be broken in the effort to piece together the truth?PRAISE for It Takes a Town: ‘There's a warmth and an edge to this beautifully written, nicely judged crime novel, which has at its heart the importance of female friendship.’ –Sydney Morning Herald ‘a complex and immersive read.’ –Canberra City News ‘A page-turning, easy read with a story driven by lively characters, It Takes A Town offers readers glimpses of a community that has more bubbling below the surface than can be contained within this novel.’ –Books + Publishing

Taipan One Six is back—betrayal, rescue, and revenge in Taliban territory.Damien Hunter leads Taipan One Six, a covert team that takes on missions no one else will touch. But even in the shadows, they’re not invincible. Their last operation in Afghanistan left one of their own behind, and Damien has never forgiven himself. Seeking peace in the Australian outback, he’s pulled back into the fray when a desperate plea arrives.Homaria Radrizzani, an international sportswoman, languishes in an Afghan prison, awaiting execution at the hands of the Taliban. Alongside her, other female athletes face the same grim fate. Then, out of the darkness, the long-lost Taipan operator—abandoned during that blood-soaked mission—makes contact after years in captivity.Now, Taipan One Six must mount a daring rescue: save Homaria and her fellow prisoners or let them die. But there’s more at stake—Damien must also retrieve his old comrade. Given an ultimatum by his handler, Damien is forced to command a mission that prioritises the women or walk away forever.Driven by guilt and loyalty, Damien will stop at nothing to save his friend, tearing through Afghanistan’s treacherous Banyam Province in a storm of violence. But as the mission unfolds, he must confront the darkest parts of his past. Can he save them all before time runs out?