The book of lost threads – Tess Evans. The author is a TAFE teacher and has studied creative writing at NMIT. This is her first novel, set in a mythical town somewhere in central Victoria.. She has created believable and interesting characters, many of whom are struggling to find their place in the modern world.
The Singapore school of villainy – Shamini Flint. The author lives in Singapore. She is a lawyer by profession and describes herself as a “failed stay-at-home mother”. Her serious writing career began when she produced some children’s stories for her young daughter. This is the third novel in her mystery series featuring the irascible and slovenly Inspector Singh, described by his superior officer as “a disgrace to the force”. He has the knack, though, of solving some really puzzling crimes. This novel is set in Singapore and the first two novels are located in Malaysia and Bali respectively.
The Diggers Rest Hotel – Geoffrey McGeachin. The author has set his novel in the Wodonga district during the early years of post-war migration. His hero is a police detective who is still suffering the effect of some bad experiences as a pilot during the war. The place and times are very well captured, and the author acknowledges the generous help he received from the local Historical Society
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