Thanks so much to @austcrimefiction.org who always knows exactly what I’m trying to get at with my books ❤️

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MID YEAR REVIEW: THE BEST CRIME AND THRILLER BOOKS OF 2025 … SO FAR! I am about to head off on a seven week holiday, and thought it would be a good time to look back over the books I have read so far this year and sort through some of the main releases for the rest …

Here are my favourite crime and thriller books of 2025 so far - Part 2! @fionathehardy.bsky.social Matthew Spencer @dervlamctiernan.bsky.social @mbrisso.bsky.social @ronnisalt.bsky.social @angiefayemartin.bsky.social @aspyalone.bsky.social John Lawton murdermayhemandlongdogs.com/mid-year-rev...

Jeff, thanks so much!! Such a pain that McKinty’s books are tricky to get locally now, he’s a great writer.

😂 I have been repeatedly scolded for my liberal use of the word!!

Cover of the book.

I’m also really enjoying this new crime fiction, set in Melbourne / Victoria. “Unbury the dead” by @fionathehardy.bsky.social. #BookSky 📚💙

Oh I’m so glad you’re enjoying Teddy and Alice’s shenanigans!!

Thanks so much!! I’m glad you had a good time with them. 😊

So super nice to meet Kristin, and all these rad authors and readers! It was an excellent night and always good to meet people you know online in person! 😊

Nice to finally meet you in person @fionathehardy.bsky.social. So grateful to Sisters in Crime and Realm Library, Ringwood for this event. Lots of great & interesting insights about crime, writing & these amazing women of course. Vikki Petraitis, Christine Keighery and Mandy Beaumont.

I’m working on it now!! (Both the book and the contract). It’s about how Teddy and Alice have to prevent two women dealing with a lot of frustrating emails from murdering everyone who appears in their inbox (actually it’s about somebody’s ashes being stolen on the Mornington Peninsula)

Beside myself right now with how amazing this review is (and she quoted so many of my favourite parts!!) 🥰

Karen I have died from how great this review was, but luckily have also come back from the dead because I wanted to repost it so badly!! I am SO glad you liked it, I was terrified you wouldn’t!

I’ll keep it a secret from her! (If I can contain my smile)

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Noooo Hayley sleep is NECESSARY, I am deeply sorry (and secretly pleased)

😂 Listen I can only assume so too (also, 🥰🥰🥰)

YES I loved that you shared this with me!!! Love to know I am face out in NSW too and not just in the biased state of Victoria

Outrageous Fortunes looks so good, right??

Haha it may have! But I’ve also had to accept returns of my books before so 😬😬😬

This is the best advice, from the best of advisors ❤️❤️

HAPPY NEW BOOK DAY to @fionathehardy.bsky.social for her exquisite new piece of Melbourne-based Yeah Noir fiction, UNBURY THE DEAD. I loved being asked to advise on this book, I can't wait for you all to read it and I hope it gets a sequel. Buy it from your local bookstore THIS WEEK.

It’s a pretty good time for Australian (-Canadian) crime hey?!

Still of Mr Bean at a shop counter, proudly holding up his credit card and beaming

Too accurate!!

Cheers!!

Aw thanks so much!!!

Imagine how anxious Kanye’s pre-teen kids are wondering what outfit their stepmother isn’t going to wear to their school play

Right? It used to be such a great place full of pals and laughs and now it’s like only all of my worst enemies are there. Plus 4-5 entertaining people you can barely find

Haha thanks!!