Box 88 is a secret spy agency that shares common ground and values with MI5 but is also able to act outside the confines of the law. Set in both 1989 and 2020, we get the back story of the protagonist Lockie Kite, a member of Box 88, and learn how these earlier events conspire to see him kidnapped and in mortal danger in 2020. This is a very readable and engaging spy thriller that also throws light on the two very different worlds of espionage in 1989 and 2020. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Jay, Dymocks Rouse Hill

Oh J. P. - you’ve done it again! You sucked me in, good and proper. You will not be able to put this book down - if you’re looking for an addictive read that won’t drag out at all, THIS is your book. The lies had me all the way through; they got me, and they kept me. Even when they started punching me in the face I still couldn’t see my way through them. Well done Mr. Pomare!

Julie, Dymocks Waurn Ponds

Another multi-layered, cleverly constructed top shelf thriller from Jane Harper. The Survivors takes you from the simmering sub story of unresolved discontent in a small coastal town to the current events that has everyone on edge. When another tragedy occurs the tension that Jane brings to the page is palpable. I loved this book - it’s an absolute must-read and a 10/10!

Ted, Dymocks Nowra

I really enjoyed Either Side of Midnight and became more addicted the further I read. A thriller with twists from the outset - is there a crime or not? I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy the writing style of Chris Hammer. I shall be seeking the author’s first book to read next.

Sharon Brown, Dymocks special guest reviewer

The Thursday Murder Club was an enjoyable and entertaining read. Not quite your typical crime or thriller and written with much humour. It focuses more on the personalities and inter-relationships between the four main characters (seemingly harmless elderly citizens in a retirement village) but serious crimes are nevertheless solved for their own entertainment.

Sharon Brown, Dymocks special guest reviewer

The Girl in the Mirror is an amazing thriller full of twists and turns. The story follows two identical twin sisters, delving into their unique relationship with one another, and will have you questioning how far one of them might go to be just like her twin. A fast-paced book that will have you hooked and unable to stop turning the pages until the very end (this I PROMISE!). Unlike anything I have read in a long time, this has to be my favourite book I have read this year. I highly recommend this fantastic crime thriller and I absolutely cannot wait to see just how big this book is going to be.

Liana, Dymocks Busselton

The death of a pope, a clandestine crusade, an art restorer, and a mysterious missing book all lead to another great read from Daniel Silva. The Order delves into the world of the papacy amidst murder and intrigue and is perfect for old fans and new readers of Daniel Silva alike.

Julie, Dymocks Waurn Ponds

The Hunted is exactly what it seems, but at the same time a complete surprise: a fast-paced cinematic novel that reads on the border of horror, action and suspense. This perfect blend of genres combined with intriguing characters allows the chills you felt when you first watched a scary movie to come back and swallow you whole... whilst maintaining an intelligent and thought-provoking plot to keep you hooked until the very end. It's no wonder this book is already in the works for a film.

Mathew, Dymocks Waurn Ponds

In this gripping follow-on from Good Girl Bad Girl, we continue on the enticing journey of Evie Cormac and Cyrus Haven. Michael Robotham has an uncanny ability to engage readers with his characters and keeps you breathless with anticipation as the story unfolds. Another 10/10 for this psychological thriller.

Ted, Dymocks Nowra

Whilst I love all of Michael Connelly's work, this one is my favourite of recent times. The journalist Jack McEvoy, from The Poet and Scarecrow series, is back, drawn into a police investigation after a woman he spent one night with is murdered. His initial interest in the case soon morphs into an attempt to clear himself as a suspect, and leads into a complex network of multiple murders, the marketing of DNA and a serial killer like no other. This is a very clever thriller that is also a cautionary tale about science and privacy in today’s world.

Jay, Dymocks Rouse Hill

What a fantastic read! I was hooked right from the get-go. The characters are so vivid and real, including the Bluffs. I could ‘see’ the trees and ‘smell’ the Australian bush and sensed the oppressing nature of the situation and the settings. I appreciated that it included some Aboriginal culture about the area it is based in. That level of detail is always important when talking about real places and creates an experience and feelings well worth capturing. To me it felt like I was watching a fantastic Australian crime movie with a stellar cast that kept me guessing right up to the reveal; and there was a surprise right at the end that I was not expecting. Splendidly done Mr Kyle Perry! I look forward to your next book with bated breath!

Scott, Dymocks Franchise Business Development Manager

This is my first Karin Slaughter book and I know it won’t be my last! The Silent Wife is told in alternating voices and is done so very, very well. It contains flawed characters that I actually found myself empathizing with as well as a scary representation of the human psyche. Even if you read a lot of crime stories and believe you are hyper-sensitive to the clues, the manipulation of the reader in this instance is so well done that you will find the ending hard to predict. This is one of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a while.

Gina, Dymocks Neutral Bay

Deeply emotive and gorgeously written, Sheerwater is the stunning story of a mother’s love for her children. Told from multiple perspectives across just three days, we follow the disappearance of two little boys from their mother when she stops to assist with a plane crash. Whilst the mystery of what happened to the boys is at the forefront of this novel, Sheerwater is also an exploration of relationships, parenthood and domestic abuse, and a story you won’t be able to put down until it’s finished.

Tanaya, Dymocks Marketing Coordinator

I adored this novel and at the time of reading I couldn’t quite put my finger on why. I’ve since realised it is because there were so many elements I loved, like the Vancouver Island setting, the mysterious characters, and the fascinating inner workings of a Ponzi scheme to name a few. Fans of her previous novel Station Eleven - of which I am definitely one – may recognise a character or two, but this is a very different, but equally beguiling tale. It proves Emily St. John Mandel is a truly gifted storyteller.

Kate, Dymocks Category Manager

Book 19 is a fast paced read with Tempe running just as fast. This feels like a new style for both the author and protagonist. In fact, many of Tempe's issues in this book stem from the author's own experience with illness over the last 12 months. It feels like she is exploring that desperation a person feels when their life is on the line, knowing there is so much to be done, to be solved, but finding it hard to sort fact from fiction. Is Tempe really on the right trail or has a hallucination stepped her off the path? Working mostly solo we keep pace with Tempe in solving this latest Conspiracy of Bones...

Julie, Dymocks Waurn Ponds

In The Good Turn, Dervla McTiernan conveys mood so exquisitely. Most of the book feels grey, gloomy, morose – fitting perfectly with the storylines of the two main characters. Towards the end, you get a feeling of the sun just starting to break through, again matching the breaks in the cases beginning to appear. Just brilliant! The storylines are compelling, and I really love Cormac Reilly as a character.

Jay, Dymocks Rouse Hill

Deep State is an extremely enjoyable political thriller set against the background of a White House conspiracy. It moves at a great pace with an uber tough heroine in the mould of a Jack Reacher novel! I would highly recommend it to readers of the action thriller genre.

Richard, Dymocks Regional Business & Development Manager

With Hollywood screenwriting credits of Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds to his name, Koepp knows how to write a tasty sci-fi thriller without the fat. Cold Storage is a sharp, tense and bitingly funny ride.

Tim, Dymocks Digital & Community Coordinator

I was stunned that this book is a debut - it is amongst the best campus novels I've read. The star academic Lorna Clay is such a mesmerising character who I kept thinking about long after turning the final page. This story about love, influence, and betrayal will leave you guessing well into the night. If The Truants is anything to go by, Kate Weinberg is one to watch.

Kate, Dymocks National Category Manager

Across the Void is a suspenseful and riveting sci-fi novel. With a fun cast of characters, an intense plot and a dash of mystery, this is a great new read for fans of The Martian.

Tanaya, Dymocks Marketing Coordinator

I love a good mystery thriller and this one is A+. Sarah Bailey creates such a strong character that the reader is captivated and drawn into the many trials and tribulations in this great story. Fans of The Dry and Scrublands will love it.

Ted, Dymocks Nowra