Back to list

Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Jeff Lindsay

Orion
Reviewed by Lisa Hoult (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

I often always wonder at the minds behind some of these murdering, blood-soaked psychological thrillers – where do they get their ideas from?

This particular plot is more interesting than most because it is both disturbing and appealing. But I'll bet some experts may be looking sideways at their fellow workers after this one!

Full review here

Deep Trouble, Debi Gliori

Doubleday
Reviewed by Lisa Hoult (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

If you have littlies in the family then Debi Gliori should be a well-known name. She has written more than 40 children's picture books including Penguin Post, Always and Forever and our family favourite, No Matter What. She has now branched into writing for older children and Deep Trouble is the fourth in this amazing series.

Full review here

Down to the Sea Again: True Sea Stories for Young New Zealanders, Tessa Duder (Editor)

HarperCollins
Reviewed by Lindsay Wright (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

The sea is all around us, literally and figuratively. To go anywhere from New Zealand you have to cross at least 1200 nautical miles (2222km) of ocean (or sea if you're heading westwards).

Full review here

Drowned Sprat and Other Stories, Stephanie Johnson

Vintage
Reviewed by James O'Sullivan (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

Everything about this short story collection is solid and reliable; the writing is competent, the characters are identifiable and accessible and there is sufficient variation in style and content between the stories to maintain interest.

Full review here