Jeff Popple reviews a fascinating new history book about religious obsession and persecution.
New Jerusalem by Paul Ham
William Hienemann, $45
In 1534, a radical religious sect which believed in the impending Apocalypse seized the...
This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about cold crimes, suffragettes and fake miracles.
The Girl Without Skin by Mads Peder Nordbo
Text, $29.99
When a mummified Viking corpse is discovered on an isolated ice...
Michael Popple reviews three historical fiction novels by Australian authors.
The Queen’s Colonial by Peter Watt
Macmillan, $29.99
Australia, 1852. Ian Steele has always dreamed of serving in the Queen’s army. This seems impossible until...
Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite by Roger Daltrey
Allen & Unwin, $24.99
When he was 15, Roger Daltrey was permanently expelled from grammar school by his headmaster Mr Kibblewhite and told he would never...
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly
Allen & Unwin, $32.99
Michael Connelly has been at the top of the crime writing tree for several decades, helped along in recent years by the success of...
This week, Michael Popple examines an impressive historical fiction debut.
The Angel’s Mark by S. W. Perry
Corvus, $29.99
London, 1590: In the last days of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, young doctor Nicholas Shelby comes across...
This week Jeff Popple reviews three novels about conspiracies big and small.
Absolute Proof by Peter James
Macmillan, $29.99
Peter James’ latest novel starts with the intriguing premise of what would it take to prove...
Dominion by Peter Ackroyd
Macmillan, $32.99
Peter Ackroyd’s engaging Dominion opens with a lucid description of life in 1815 England and concludes with the death of Queen Victoria in 1900, who, on her deathbed,...
This week Michael Popple reviews three exciting new novels from across the genres.
Murder Mile by Lynda La Plante
Zaffre, $32.99
London 1979: Detective Sergeant Jane Tennison has been posted to Peckham and must investigate...
This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about women assassins, time travellers and a very determined stalker.
Killing It by Asia Mackay
Zaffre, $29.99
This is a great fun read. Like thousands of other new...
This week, Michael Popple reviews three thrilling novels written for young adults.
After The Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson
Allen & Unwin, $19.99
Prudence Palmer and her family are ‘doomsday preppers’ living off the...
