Description
Discover the exhilarating world of crime fiction with the essential guide to modern Australian and New Zealand crime writing, 'Southern Cross Crime.' This comprehensive resource features over 200 meticulously curated titles from the most exciting antipodean authors, offering readers an insight into the booming genre that is captivating audiences worldwide. With a mix of exotic and familiar settings, these crime narratives showcase the unique blend of landscapes and cultures that Australia and New Zealand offer.
In 'Southern Cross Crime,' acclaimed critic Craig Sisterson delves into stories that span from bustling coastal cities to the rugged Outback, highlighting diverse voices and compelling characters. This essential collection not only features standout texts but also reviews popular screen adaptations like 'Mystery Road' and 'Top of the Lake.' The book includes in-depth interviews with luminaries of the genre, including Jane Harper, Michael Robotham, and Candice Fox, revealing insights into their creative processes and the growth of crime fiction.
Perfect for avid readers and aspiring authors alike, this product offers a gateway to discovering lesser-known authors such as Jon Cleary and Garry Disher, who deserve the same recognition as more prominent figures in the genre. Embrace the rich storytelling traditions of Australia and New Zealand with 'Southern Cross Crime' today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857304001
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857304001
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
Australian and New Zealand crime and thriller writing is booming globally, with antipodean authors regularly featuring on awards and bestseller lists across Europe and North America, and overseas readers and publishers looking more and more to tales from lands Down Under.
Hailing from two sparsely populated nations on the far edge of the former Empire — neighbours that are siblings in spirit, vastly different in landscape — Australian and New Zealand crime writers offer readers a blend of exotic and familiar, seasoned by distinctive senses of place, outlook, and humour, and roots that trace to the earliest days of our genre.
Southern Cross Crime is the first comprehensive guide to modern Australian and New Zealand crime writing. From coastal cities to the Outback, leading critic Craig Sisterson showcases key titles from more than 200 storytellers, plus screen dramas ranging from Mystery Road to Top of the Lake. Fascinating insights are added through in-depth interviews with some of the prime suspects who paved the way or instigated the global boom, including Jane Harper, Michael Robotham, Paul Cleave, Emma Viskic, Paul Thomas, and Candice Fox.
'This groundbreaking and eye-opening guide to crime
fiction in Australia and New Zealand reveals there is a lot more talent in both
countries beyond that of Peter Temple, Jane Harper and Ngaio Marsh. Jon Cleary,
Garry Disher, Emma Viskic, Paul Thomas and Vanda Symon are some of the names
that deserve to be better known on this side of the world. As Michael Robotham
(born in New South Wales) says in his introduction: 'You want bodies? Start
digging.'' —
In 'Southern Cross Crime,' acclaimed critic Craig Sisterson delves into stories that span from bustling coastal cities to the rugged Outback, highlighting diverse voices and compelling characters. This essential collection not only features standout texts but also reviews popular screen adaptations like 'Mystery Road' and 'Top of the Lake.' The book includes in-depth interviews with luminaries of the genre, including Jane Harper, Michael Robotham, and Candice Fox, revealing insights into their creative processes and the growth of crime fiction.
Perfect for avid readers and aspiring authors alike, this product offers a gateway to discovering lesser-known authors such as Jon Cleary and Garry Disher, who deserve the same recognition as more prominent figures in the genre. Embrace the rich storytelling traditions of Australia and New Zealand with 'Southern Cross Crime' today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857304001
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857304001
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
Australian and New Zealand crime and thriller writing is booming globally, with antipodean authors regularly featuring on awards and bestseller lists across Europe and North America, and overseas readers and publishers looking more and more to tales from lands Down Under.
Hailing from two sparsely populated nations on the far edge of the former Empire — neighbours that are siblings in spirit, vastly different in landscape — Australian and New Zealand crime writers offer readers a blend of exotic and familiar, seasoned by distinctive senses of place, outlook, and humour, and roots that trace to the earliest days of our genre.
Southern Cross Crime is the first comprehensive guide to modern Australian and New Zealand crime writing. From coastal cities to the Outback, leading critic Craig Sisterson showcases key titles from more than 200 storytellers, plus screen dramas ranging from Mystery Road to Top of the Lake. Fascinating insights are added through in-depth interviews with some of the prime suspects who paved the way or instigated the global boom, including Jane Harper, Michael Robotham, Paul Cleave, Emma Viskic, Paul Thomas, and Candice Fox.
'This groundbreaking and eye-opening guide to crime
fiction in Australia and New Zealand reveals there is a lot more talent in both
countries beyond that of Peter Temple, Jane Harper and Ngaio Marsh. Jon Cleary,
Garry Disher, Emma Viskic, Paul Thomas and Vanda Symon are some of the names
that deserve to be better known on this side of the world. As Michael Robotham
(born in New South Wales) says in his introduction: 'You want bodies? Start
digging.'' —