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CRIME ALLEY at Abbey's Bookshop, 131 York Street Sydney is Australia's specialist bookstore collection of crime fiction and true crime non-fiction. Detective mystery, Police procedural, rural noir, Scandi noir, psychological thriller - whatever your tastes, we have a whole wall of new release crime writing, and then aisles of crime fiction, covering modern crime novels, historical crime fiction, cosy crime books and true crime books.
We've had a whole aisle filled with Australian Crime Fiction in our shop at 131 York Street for decades. DECADES! All this great, home-grown writing is showcased on our website. You can see a selection of recent Australian Crime Fiction below and click through on the Category link to see even more.
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R W R McDonald caught everyone's eye with his debut THE NANCY'S. The second in the series is out now and Lindy's comments show that she's a fan!
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Eleven-year-old New Zealander Tippy Chan just loves her uncle's old Nancy Drew books, but what she would really love is a mystery to solve. When her Uncle Pike comes from Sydney to stay for a fortnight - duty-free alcohol, big red suitcase and sparkly boyfriend in tow - ostensibly to look after her while her Mum gets away on a much-needed break, her dreams come true.
A teacher disappears and turns up murdered, and that's all Tippy, Pike and Devon need to form The Nancys, an amateur detecting club. Of course, things get a bit more complicated, and a lot more dangerous... A book that combines small town shenanigans and murder, with a great big catty dose of gay-fabulousity (much of which goes over Tippy's head!) Entertaining and funny, but also, because it's told through Tippy's eyes, a rather sweet read. Lindy
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The title for Matt Nable's latest novel, STILL, comes from the turmoil that surrounds Senior Constable Ned Potter, at work and at home, from which he catches glimpses of quiet as he gazes out over the water.
Set in Darwin in 1963, Nable captures the salt air, the warm sea breeze, the stifling heat as well as the heavy drinking culture of the time - I hope they've since eased off a bit! This is a well-paced mystery that will satisfy all who've been enjoying the Australian crime fiction boom of recent years from Jane Harper, Chris Hammer, Gary Disher, Christian White, ...and the list goes on!
And some of you may already be aware of Matt's immersive performance in the movie adaptation of The Dry (an excellent adaptation - a future classic). Craig Kirchner
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Calling all passengers for Flight 416 to New York. Your flight is now boarding at Gate 5. This is the last call for Flight 416. Please make your way to the gate now.
The list of names lining up to give their nod of approval to this in-flight thriller is impressive... Rankin, Child, Patterson, McKinty, Evanovich, Winslow, McTiernan, Gabaldon, Cavanagh.
The set-up is dramatic - a flight where the captain is given a shocking choice by terrorists: Crash the plane or your family dies. The difference is that this attack is being managed from the ground, not by a forceful takeover on the plane itself, however a terrorist is concealed among those on board. The character of Jo as Senior Flight Attendant is particularly strong as she works through how best to support her Captain. The terror of the family held hostage and the extreme pressure on the Captain is compelling. So too the terrorists are given pathos and some degree of empathy, without undermining the gross transgressions their actions represent.
If you are wanting a fast-paced, conundrum thriller then this is for you. Just perhaps wait until you've safely landed before cracking this one open for your holiday reading. Craig Kirchner
The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions
Phryne Fisher Short Stories
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
Death with a Double Edge
#4 Daniel Pitt Mystery
Paperback
$22.99
Not in-store but you can order this
The Sicilian Method
#26 Inspector Montalbano
Paperback
$18.99
Forthcoming
You can preorder this
The Finisher
#19 Peter Diamond
Paperback
$22.99
Not in-store but you can order this
COSY CRIME - Most cosy crime books come from overseas, so if they are not showing as 'In Stock' then we expect they will be delayed in getting to us, until things get back to some kind of normal.
The Night She Disappeared
The new thriller from the #1 bestselling...
Paperback
$32.99
Forthcoming
You can preorder this
Coconut Layer Cake Murder
#25 Hannah Swensen
Paperback
$15.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Murder in an Irish Cottage
#5 Irish Village
Paperback
$14.99
Not in-store but you can order this
A Tourist's Guide to Murder
#6 Mystery Bookshop
Paperback
$25.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury
#2 Desert Flowers
Paperback
$14.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Death with a Double Edge
#4 Daniel Pitt Mystery
Paperback
$22.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Sherlock Holmes and the Crusader's Curse
Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes...
Paperback
$17.99
In Stock 😊
The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols
Adapted from the Journals of John...
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
Craig Sisterson is a crime fiction aficionado and author who has recently published SOUTHERN CROSS CRIME, the first comprehensive guide to modern Australian and New Zealand crime writing. He says you should think of it as a kind of Lonely Planet guide to Aussie/NZ crime fiction!
With a foreword by Michael Robotham, Sisterson showcases key titles from more than 200 storytellers. Fascinating insights are added through in-depth interviews with some of the prime suspects who paved the way or instigated the global boom, including Jane Harper, Michael Robotham, Paul Cleave, Emma Viskic, Paul Thomas, and Candice Fox.
Great if you want some ideas of who to read next!
The Dying Diplomats' Club
#1 Nick & La Contessa Mystery
Paperback
$29.99
Forthcoming
You can preorder this
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