Deadlines - Crime Fiction

Celebration! 23rd Davitt Awards Ceremony. Saturday 2 September, 6 for 6.30 pm. Six Davitt Awards will be presented at a gala dinner at South Melbourne’s Rising Sun Hotel by Walkley-award winning investigative journalist, and true-crime author, Debi Marshall: Best Adult Novel; Best Young Adult Novel; Best Children’s Novel; Best Non-fiction Book; Best Debut Book (any category); and Readers’ Choice (as voted the 600+ members of Sisters in Crime Australia). Prior to the awards presentation, Debi will be in conversation with true crime author and podcaster, Emily Webb. The Rising Sun Hotel 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne Details and bookings:

Celebration: 23rd Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women – Sisters in Crime Australia Celebration: 23rd Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women July 28, 2023 by Carmel Shute Proudly supported by Swinburne University of Technology, Department of Media and Communication Book now Frock up (or suit up) and join us for an à la carte dinner (including antipasto platters...

Here at Deadlines, we're big fans of the Icelandic tradition of the Yule Book Flood - how could we not be down with the exchanging of books and then spending an evening reading???

Luckily we have lots of choices for the crime/mystery readers out there!

Looking for something new to read?
Check out this year's winners of the Sisters in Crime's 20th Davitt Awards

There's a plague about and it's making crime pay Award-winning crime novels with disease at their core are gaining unexpected relevance.

It's release day for Deborah Sheldon's The Long Shot!

http://www.twelfthplanetpress.com/products/fiction/the-long-shot-2

TW: References to domestic violence.

Coming out in August - a dark suspenseful novella by award winning Aussie writer Deborah Sheldon.

After Simone witnesses a brutal bashing, can she find a way to help the (deeply attractive) policeman Ross and protect her sister?

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Book Description:
After a six-year estrangement from her troubled family, Simone Parker returns home to the small Australian town of Brownbeck to attend a funeral. Now that their violent and abusive father is dead, she hopes to reconcile with her younger sister, Claire.

When Simone is the only witness to a brutal and near-fatal bashing, she discovers that Brownbeck harbours a criminal gang trafficking in illegal fi****ms. At the funeral, she recognises Claire’s new partner as one of the assailants.

How can she help police officer Mitchell Ross in his investigation if her own sister might be involved?

Preorder now from our website or keep an eye out for preorder buttons on your favourite ebook platform.
http://www.twelfthplanetpress.com/products/titles/the-long-shot

Congratulations to the shortlisted authors for the Davitt Awards for crime and mystery books by Australian women:

Davitt Awards shortlist for best crime & mystery books announced | Sisters in Crime Australia “However, the quality and breadth of the writing has blown us away. Whether its politics, pharmaceutical companies, children’s playgroups or the world of online trolls, women crime writers know how to apply the blow torch to their narratives,” she said.

You know what Tabitha would do - my own experimental baking commences. Cherry and choc chip cupcakes. Stay well! ❤️ Alisa

~Mesc³~

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Enjoy a sundowner with Queen of Crime Val McDermidSisters in Crime Australia $22 per person – price includes author in conversation, followed by Q&A from the audience, welcome drink and cheese platter served after the event during the book sales and signing.