Australian and New Zealand authors

Authors from and stories set around the Tasman

Based on a true story

Based on or inspired by true events and people.

Bestseller

Local and international bestsellers

Caper / Heist

To catch a thief.

Citizen Detective

They're taking the law into their own hands

Classic

They're classics for a reason.

Cosy

There may be a murder or three, but a good cosy will...

Domestic

"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its...

eBooks

Mysteries for download. 

Fantasy / Sci-Fi

Time travel, other worlds, a touch of the supernatural - these books...

Fiction in translation

Fiction from around the world, brought to you in English. 

First in series

Golden Age

Golden Age and Golden Age-style mysteries

Graphic novel

Hardback

Hardboiled

Tougher, darker, thought-provoking.

Historical

Any type of mystery or thriller written or set typically pre-1945.

I've seen it on screen

I've seen the actors, I want to read the story. 

Independent Authors

Independently published authors from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. 

Legal thriller

Sometimes the law can't protect you

Locked-room

One way in and one way out, so how was it done?

Man protagonist

He's investigating.

Military

Old soldiers, current troopers, war stories true and fictional.

Mystery

Light-hearted, dark, innocent victims and ones who had it coming. But will...

New release

New releases over the last few months.

On sale

Murders at a discount!

Outback Noir

Harsh, remote, silent, and full of places to get lost - or...

Police Detectives

The cops are asking the questions.

Private Detective

Outside but along side the police - with more bad habits and...

Psychological thriller

The mind plays tricks, if encouraged to do so. 

Puzzle books and Games

Recent arrivals

New necessarily a new release, but a recent arrival here at Murderous...

Romance

It's still a mystery, but with a little romantic drama to complicate...

Rural

Australia, Siberia, a secluded island, the desert, the forest - the best...

Scandi Noir

Somewhere in Scandinavia a crime has been committed.

Spy

Secrets and lies...

Staff Picks

Our personal favourites. 

Supernatural

There is a supernatural element at play here.

Tartan Noir

The Highlands, the Islands, the dark stone cities of Scotland, all hiding...

Thriller

Legal, domestic, political, espionage - it's all rather thrilling!

True Crime and Non-Fiction

True crime, current and historical, here you will find the non-fictional accounts...

Urban

The big smoke, the masses of people, the dark alleys for dark...

Whodunnit

We know someone did it...

Woman protagonist

She's investigating.

Young Adult

For younger readers. Please note that listed age recommendations have been made...