Title: Dark Deeds Down Under
Author: Various
Editor: Craig Sisterson
Publisher: Clan Destine Press
Publication date: 1st July 2022
Genre: Crime / Anthology
Pages: 340
RRP: $11.99AU (eBook)
Format: eBook
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
My review of Dark Deeds Down Under
Dark Deeds Down Under is an anthology of fictional titles of mystery, murder and mayhem. Twenty-one short stories from some of the top names in Australian and New Zealand crime fiction.
"a stunning smorgasbord of stories, styles and settings" - Craig Sisterson editor
Many of the authors I had read before and I enjoyed their familiar writing style and the use of characters from well known series.
I love that anthologies have something for everyone and Dark Deeds Down Under is no exception, there is mystery, suspense, edge of your seat drama, humour and unexpected twists. Twenty-one short stories that can be enjoyed at your leisure - perfect holiday reading.
I was amazed how, even in these short stories, some authors managed remarkable characterisation. I had a few favourites and among them were Fiona Sussman's Hiding Something; where a grieving dad picks up a hitchhiker, a chance meeting that will change both their lives and Mr Pig by Stephen Ross; narrated by a friendless thirteen-year-old girl left with her curmudgeon father after her mother goes missing. The twists in these two stories really appealed to my sense of humour.
Dark Deeds Down Under is a superb showcase of Australian & New Zealand crime fiction with something for every taste.
My rating 4.3 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⅓ (averaged over 21 stories)
Authors included in this anthology
Alan Carter ~ Nikki Crutchley ~ Aoife Clifford ~ Garry Disher ~
Helen Vivienne Fletcher ~
Lisa Fuller ~ Sulari Gentil ~ Kerry Greenwood ~
Narrelle M Harris ~ Katherine Kovacic ~
Shane Maloney ~ RWR McDonald ~
Dinuka McKenzie ~ Lee Murray & Dan Rabarts ~
Renee ~ Stephen Ross ~
Fiona Sussman ~ Vanda Symon ~ David Whish-Wilson
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