Last Minute Father’s Day Reads… That You Can Take For Yourself

It’s Father’s Day this weekend, so we’ve put together some last minute gift ideas – great reads he’ll absolutely love… Or, great reads you can give to him, but read yourself.

The Bluffs by Kyle Perry

Kyle is a young debut author from Tasmania, with a background is drug and mental health social work. He’s written one of the thrillers of the year, set in Tasmania.

Final Cut by S.J. Watson

Another cracking read from S.J. Watson. He’s the author of Before I Go To Sleep, which sold 6 million copies and was turned into a film starring Nicole Kidman. Blackwood Bay is home to ordinary people, the perfect place for film-maker Alex to shoot her new documentary. But the community is deeply suspicious of her intentions. After all, nothing exciting ever happens in Blackwood Bay -or does it?

When She Was Good by Michael Robotham

There’s a reason why Michael Robotham is so popular – he really does sit atop a strong genre, always leading the way for new authors. When She Was Good is a heart-stopping psychological thriller, with a terrifying and brilliant end.

From Snow to Ash by Anthony Sharwood

The incredible, inspiring story of a solo journey through Australia’s toughest and most beautiful hiking trail – the Australian Alps Walking Track – for fans of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer or Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and anyone who dreams of iconic wilderness walks.

Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin

This is Katherine Firkin’s debut novel, but her experience as a journalist shines through in both the polished writing, and her history covering criminal cases. There’s a lot of hype around Sticks and Stones – I’ve lost count of the people who have mentioned it to me. So does this live up to the hype? It does, and more. This is impressive: well-written and very disturbing. About a serial killer.

The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle

The Girl in the Mirror is a chilling, twisty, seductive debut thriller about greed, lust, secrets, and deadly lies involving identical twin sisters.

The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland

Set in a dry and dusty Australian town, Greg Woodland crafts this small town world with atmosphere and a dark ambience. This is his debut novel and he has really hit the ground running. The Night Whistler is a standout thriller!

The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea

In the woods beyond the manicured campus of Indiana’s elite Westmont Preparatory High School sits an abandoned boarding house. One year ago, two students were killed there in a grisly slaughter. The case has since become the focus of a hit podcast, The Suicide House. Though a teacher was convicted of the murders, questions remain. Like why are so many students who survived that horrific night returning to the boarding house to kill themselves?