No One is Safe
Ellie Marney’s first adult fiction novel, and her thirteenth published novel, No One is Safe was high on my list of most anticipated reads for 2026. Highly recommended reading.
Reviews
Redbelly Crossing
This is a powerful novel, a complex novel and one that looks at the issues around justice and reality. How does someone get away with murder for decades, get away with abuse, and alter the lives of everyone around them in irreparable ways? I think this is one of Candice’s best books, and it was one that I couldn’t put down, and left me with complex emotions when I turned the final page.
Nemesis
Patricia Wolf is a masterful storyteller. The pacing and tension is masterful, with several ‘ticking clocks’ and multiple characters that are unpredictable enough to make many moments feel like they’re hanging on a knife edge. An absorbing read.
What Have They Gone to Liza McLean?
Once the book hits its rhythm, it gallops along with twists and turns, and an array of fantastic supporting characters. ‘What have they done to Liza McLean?’ is an enjoyable Young Adult read with fresh new characters and voices.
Five Found Dead
The latest novel from Sulari Gentill is a splendid mix of red herrings, skilful twists, with some sly touches of humour added. Classic ‘closed circle’ mystery with everyone confined to the train, as the tension builds.
The Lost Book of Magic
Children’s novel. The combination of history, magic and adventure makes for a compelling read … And while the adventure is at the forefront of the story, it’s not lost on the reader that the uncertain, dark times of 1895 in many ways mirror our own.
Revelation Beach
Revelation Beach is one of the most vivid and intense books I have read in a long time. The first few pages make a powerful statement that the rest of the book more than measures up, they also make it personal.
Edenhope
This is the revelatory story of an ordinary woman who will let nothing, not even the law, stand in the way of her grandchildren’s safety. Simply, elegantly told and utterly compelling, this is a must-read.
Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante
When Detective Jack Warr identifies an informer, the terrified man begins to give details of a massive robbery planned by a team of unscrupulous and dangerous men. These men have already orchestrated many audacious robberies, leaving terrified victims in their wake. And they have already killed to get what they want. Detective Jack Warr and his team must use their informant as a ‘Judas Horse’ to draw in the unsuspecting robbers, so that they go ahead with the planned robbery. However, one false move, and more blood will be spilled . . .
Shelter by Catherine Jinks
Meg lives alone: a little place in the bush outside town. A perfect place to hide for Nerine, who’s escaping a violent ex.
Then she starts to wonder about some little things. A disturbed flyscreen. A tune playing on her wind chimes. Has Nerine’s ex tracked them down? Has Meg’s husband turned up to torment her some more?