The judges of the 2026 Davitt Awards have selected a shortlist of 16 books from 126 entries that reflect the excellent quality and maturity of stories written by Australian women crime writers. These stories are notable for their originality, depth and high level of the authors’ skills.
Author Sharon Kernot reflects on writing in free verse and the influence of Dorothy Porter on her latest work.
Robyn Walton speaks to Anna Woods about her new novel and psychological thriller, LIT.
Affirm Press, now an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is generously donating twenty copies of Neighbourhood Watch by Lauren Williams, for the Crime Stack for July.
It’s time for Australian crime to come in from the wilderness – the best new novel is set in the suburbs, where the secrets are bigger and everyone’s watching. This is a special offer to Sisters’ members – so join now to be in the running.
Author Mali Cornish on the enduring tropes of crime fiction and a sub-genre in its own right, the ‘missing person’ story.
Narrelle M.Harris spoke to Melbourne award-winning Sister in Crime, Sarah Bailey, about Click, her latest novel and second in her Oli Groves series.
Drawing on the rich tradition of lawyers dominating crime and legal fiction are three Australian authors Rebecca Lim (The Graduate), Joanna Jenkins (Bad Neighbours), and Eve Thomson (Smother). Their investigations traverse top male-dominated law firms, an Art Deco apartment complex, and an elite school’s girls’ football team. They’ll be admitting all to host, Melbourne author, Lyn Yeowart.
Penguin Random House is generously donating twenty copies of Possible Springs by Samantha Ross for the Crime Stack for June. Samantha is a refugee from Melbourne and now lives in Port Douglas in FNQ. Her debut novel blends small-town mystery, romance and magical realism. This is a special offer for members of Sisters in Crime. Join now and be in the running for a complimentary paperback copy of Possible Springs.
Between 38,000 and 50,000 people are reported as missing in Australia each year – roughly one every 15 to 18 minutes. While over 86 per cent of missing individuals are located within a week, about 2,500 to 2,700 people remain missing for more than three months. Some don’t want to be found, but some are …
Three authors – Sarah Bailey, Sherryl Clark, and Mali Cornish. – explore the many dimensions of ‘the gone’ -the missing – with crime writer, Katherine Kovacic.