Crime Archives

Booktopia's Ben Hunter reviews Michael Connelly's new book, Dark Sacred Night Read more

Candice Fox has reveled the title and cover for her new book, Gone by Midnight! Read more

"A story about pain and violence and how it can echo through generations ..." - Sarah McDuling reviews The Lost Man by award-winning author Jane Harper Read more

BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival is back for it’s second year! 2017 was the inaugural year for the festival, which is held at the Justice & Police Museum in partnership with the Sydney Living Museums. This year BAD is back by popular demand, with a packed program and a brand new award. The Danger Prize will be awarded for the first time at the Opening Night event this evening, the 31... Read more

Peter Corris The Godfather of Australian Crime Fiction by Robert O’Hearn It is with great sadness we farewell Peter Corris, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday night, aged 76. Described as “the Godfather of contemporary Australian crime-writing” Peter was one of Australia’s most prolific and talented authors, with 102 books to his name and a writing career of over 40 year... Read more

Booktopia's Sarah McDuling reviews Into the Night, the latest thrilling novel from Sarah Bailey, author of The Dark Lake. Read more

Michelle McNamara's novel I'll Be Gone in the Dark proved useful in a development in the 40 year search for the Golden State Killer. Read more

Booktopia's Bronwyn reviews The Liar's Girl - a new thrilling crime from Catherine Ryan Howard. Read more

Sarah McDuling reviews Cross Her Heart by Sarah Pinborough and The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler. Read more

Booktopia's Bronwyn reviews Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea - a thrilling new crime novel. Read more