WWW Wednesday – 4 November 2026

On November 5, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub (Trade Paperback)

I started reading the cool new novel Other Worlds Than These. The third book in The Talisman trilogy by Stephen King and the late Peter Straub, Other Worlds Than These follows the trilogy’s aging protagonist as he embarks on another major quest to save two separate worlds. I’ve only made a little progress on this massive novel so far, but I am already quite intrigued to see where this novel is going. I’m hoping to finish off Other Worlds Than These this week, although I’ve got about 800 pages still to go.

Warhammer 40,000: Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari (Audiobook)

I didn’t get as much audiobook listening time this week as I’d hoped so I’m still listening to the excellent Warhammer 40,000 novel, Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari. Part of Fehervari’s loosely connected Dark Coil series, Cold Covenant is a darker Warhammer 40,000 novel that follows several damaged characters as they navigate a vicious world falling into chaos. I’ve made a bit of progress on Cold Covenant this week and I’m very intrigued by its unique story and take on the Warhammer universe. Definitely one of the more complex Warhammer books of the year, I’m very intrigued to see how this dark read comes to an end.

What did you recently finish reading?

Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer (Hardcover)

I had a bittersweet time reading the fantastic novel Adam & Eve, this week. The last novel from the recently deceased Jeffrey Archer, Adam & Eve is a sprawling historical epic primarily set between World War I and II. I had an excellent time with this book, which had a powerful and addictive story behind it.

The French Illusion by John Grisham (Trade Paperback)

I also enjoyed the new John Grisham novel The French Illusion this week. A compelling thriller that follows the aftermath of a shocking kidnapping in Paris, The French Illusion was an extremely awesome novel that was very easy to power through.

What do you think you’ll read next?

SHOT by Shelley Burr

If I manage to finish off the giant Stephen King I’m currently reading, then I think I’ll check out some cool Australian crime fiction next with SHOT by Shelley Burr. A very compelling sounding novel that sees a damaged reporter try to solve a seemingly impossible double murder, SHOT has a lot of potential. I love the sound of this book, and I look forward to unravelling the awesome new mystery from Burr.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 28 October 2026

On October 29, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil (ebook)

I haven’t had as much reading time as I would have liked this week, but I’m still making some good progress with the cool horror thriller We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil. Following a priest and a cop as they attempt to investigate unusual events at an isolated island, We Are For The Dark is an intriguing and dark read that I’m really enjoying. I’m hoping to finish off We Are For The Dark this week and I’m very curious to see how this story unfolds.

Warhammer 40,000: Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari (Audiobook)

I was still in a Warhammer 40,000 mood this week, so I started listening to the recently released Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari. Part of Fehervari’s loosely connected Dark Coil series, Cold Covenant is a darker Warhammer 40,000 novel that follows several damaged characters as they navigate a vicious world falling into chaos. I’m currently a couple of hours into the audiobook version of Cold Covenant and I’m very intrigued by its unique story and take on the Warhammer universe. I’m not sure if I’m going to get through Cold Covenant in the next week, but I’m going to give it a try.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill (Audiobook)

I managed to knock off the excellent Warhammer 40,000 novel Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill this week. An epic and striking Warhammer novel, Bjorn: The Fell-Handed comes highly recommended, especially on audiobook, and I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer

The next book that I’m hoping to dive into is the last novel from the recently deceased Jeffrey Archer, Adam & Eve. A sprawling historical epic primarily set between World War I and II, Adam & Eve sounds like an amazing novel and I’m curious to explore Archer’s last literary adventure

The French Illusion by John Grisham

I’m also hoping to read the new John Grisham novel The French Illusion this week. A compelling thriller set in Paris and following a young lawyer brought in to resolve a kidnapping, The French Illusion sounds extremely interesting and I’m looking forward to reading it.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 21 October 2026

On October 25, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil (ebook)

I’ve started reading the cool horror thriller We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil this week. Following a priest and a cop as they attempt to investigate unusual events at an isolated island, We Are For The Dark is an intriguing and dark read that I’m really enjoying. I’m haven’t made a ton of progress on this book yet, but I’m hoping to get through it this week to see how it all comes together.

Warhammer 40,000: Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for some Warhammer 40,000 fun this week, so I started listening to the cool character-focused novel Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill. Following a legendary Space Marine as he attempts to protect his fellow Space Wolves from a deadly threat. I’m making very good progress through this relatively short Warhammer audiobook, and I should finish it off in the next couple of days.

What did you recently finish reading?

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

After having a blast with the first two volumes of the awesome He Who Fights With Monsters series, Outworlder and Adventurer, I powered through the third volume of this series, Hero, this week. Once again following the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, Hero was an epic read full of adventure, clever humour and impressive moments. Highly recommended.

The Only Way Out is Up by Django Wexler (Audiobook)

I also finished off the awesome fantasy audiobook The Only Way Out Is Up by Django Wexler this week. An outstanding novel set around magical robot fights in a layered underground city, The Only Way Out Is Up was an exceptional read with some amazing concepts and great humour. I had an absolute blast with this book, and I’m hoping to review it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari (Audiobook)

I’m probably still going to be in a Warhammer 40,000 mood this week, so I think I’m going to check out the recently released book, Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari. Part of Fehervari’s loosely connected Dark Coil series, Cold Covenant has been getting a lot of love from fellow Warhammer fans and I’m expecting this to be a particularly epic read.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 14 October 2026

On October 17, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell

After having a blast with the first two volumes of the awesome He Who Fights With Monsters series, Outworlder and Adventurer, I have quickly dived into the third volume, Hero. Once again following the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, Hero is off to a great start with some impressive moments. I’ve only made a bit of progress on Hero so far, but I’m expecting to power through a lot of it in the coming days.

The Only Way Out is Up by Django Wexler (Audiobook)

I’ve been having a blast listening to the awesome fantasy audiobook The Only Way Out Is Up by Django Wexler this week. An outstanding novel set around magical robot fights in an layered underground city, The Only Way Out Is Up is proving to be an exceptional read with some amazing concepts and great humour. I am currently halfway through this audiobook, and I look forward to seeing how this fantastic novel continues.

What did you recently finish reading?

Serenity Falls by C. J. Tudor (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the new C. J. Tudor horror novel Serenity Falls this week. An intriguing read that explores the dark side of a seemingly perfect community, Serenity Falls has an excellent plot behind it, backed up by the very talented writing of Tudor. An outstanding novel I’m glad I checked out.

Warhammer 40,000: Voice of Command by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

I also finished of the impressive Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command by Richard Swan this week. One of the darker Warhammer novels of 2026, Voice of Command an outstanding book that I am hoping to review soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil

I’m hoping to dive into the cool horror thriller We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil this week. Set to follow a priest and a cop as they attempt to investigate unusual events at an isolated island, We Are For The Dark sounds really cool, and I’m very keen to check it out.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 7 October 2026

On October 9, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Serenity Falls by C. J. Tudor (Trade Paperback)

I was in a horror mood this week, so I decided to check out the new C. J. Tudor novel Serenity Falls. An intriguing read that explores the dark side of a seemingly perfect community, Serenity Falls has an excellent plot behind it, backed up by the very talented writing of Tudor. I’ve only made a little progress on Serenity Falls so far, but it has already captured my interest and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.

Warhammer 40,000: Voice of Command by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

After having an incredible time with Richard Swan’s other science fiction novel of 2026, The Infinite State, I just had to listen to his recently released Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command. Swan’s first full Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command follows a demoralised regiment as they encounter betrayal, dissent and corruption, putting down a manipulative rebellion. One of the darker Warhammer novels of 2026, Voice of Command is proving to be pretty damn incredible, and I am hoping to finish it off in the next few days.

What did you recently finish reading?

We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman (Audiobook)

I managed to finish off the highly entertaining murder mystery, We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman this week. One of my most anticipated novels for the second half of 2026, We Chase Shadows is the sequel to Osman’s previous exceptional novel, We Solve Murders and follows some of Osman’s more unique protagonists as they attempt to solve another international mystery. An exceptional read with some real heart and brilliant humour behind it; this book comes very highly recommended.

Scion by James Islington (Trade Paperback)

I also recently got through the cool science fiction thriller, Scion by Australian author James Islington. A futuristic thriller that sees an enhanced assassin try to protect her target rather than kill him, Scion was an excellent read that I had a lot of fun with.

138 Main Street by Gavin Bell (Hardcover)

An intense and compelling thriller with a brilliant story hook behind it, 138 Main Street was a fantastic novel, and I’m hoping to review it soon.

He Who Fights With Monsters – Adventurer by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

After falling in love with the first He Who Fights With Monsters novel, Outworlder, I made sure to also read the recently re-released second novel, Adventurer. A highly entertaining and addictive fantasy novel, I powered through the massive volume of Adventurer in no time at all. I will be publishing a review up for Adventurer this weekend with a full five-star rating.

Hard Town by Adam Plantinga (Trade Paperback)

An intense and brutal thriller that I got through extremely quickly. Highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell

My plan for this week is to dive into the next volume of He Who Fights With Monsters the very second I finish off Serenity Falls. This next volume, Hero, will continue to follow the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, and I cannot wait to see what carnage and insanity he unleashes in this third volume. An epic read I already know I am going to love.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 23 September 2026

On September 26, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman (Audiobook)

I’ve started listening to the highly entertaining murder mystery, We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman this week. One of my most anticipated novels for the second half of 2026, We Chase Shadows is the sequel to Osman’s previous exceptional novel, We Solve Murders and follows some of Osman’s more unique protagonists attempt to uncover another international mystery. This novel is so far proving to be pretty amazing, featuring a compelling case and Osman’s always entertaining humour, which is so much fun to get through. I cannot wait to see where Osman takes this incredible story and I am hoping to finish off We Chase Shadows in the next week or so.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Facilite Con by Dick Wybrow (ebook)

An entertaining novel that saw an unusual crew attempt to pull off a deadly heist, this was a fun read that I had a blast with.

Settle Down by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)

Jeremy Robinson follows up his first epic novel of 2026, 30Seven, in a big way with his latest science fiction adventure Settle Down. A dark and powerful read with a great hook, Settle Down was so damn good, and I cannot recommend it enough.

King’s Ransom by Matthew Reilly (Trade Paperback)

I was lucky enough to get my hands on King’s Ransom by Matthew Reilly this week, and I honestly started reading it right away. The sequel to Reilly’s previous novel, The Detective, King’s Ransom was an extremely entertaining thriller with a highly over-the-top plot that I honestly could not put down. One of the most addictive, if crazy, thrillers of 2026, King’s Ransom was just amazing and I’m hoping to review it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Scion by James Islington

The next book I am hoping to start reading is the science fiction thriller, Scion by Australian author James Islington. A futuristic thriller that sees an enhanced assassin try to protect her target rather than kill him, Scion sounds like an incredible read, and I am very curious to try out my first science fiction read from Islington.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 16 September 2026

On September 16, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Facilite Con by Dick Wybrow (ebook)

I was in the mood for something a little unusual this week so I decided to check out the fun science fiction heist novel, The Facilite Con. An entertaining novel from Dick Wybrow, The Facilite Con sees an unusual crew attempt to pull off a deadly heist. I’m having a good amount of fun with this book so far, and I’m currently halfway through it. I’m hoping to knock it off in the next day or two and I’m curious to see where this book goes.

Settle Down by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)

After deeply enjoying Jeremy Robinson’s other epic 2026 novel, 30Seven, I was very eager to read his next novel Settle Down. A dark and powerful read with a great hook, Settle Down follows the survivors of a plane crash who are forced to contend with a brutal alien invasion that took place while they were trapped on a desert island. I have been powering through the audiobook version of Settle Down this week, and I am nearly at the end. I will probably knock Settle Down off very soon, and I cannot wait to see how this deeply compelling story comes to an end.

What did you recently finish reading?

Five Voices by Tamara Moss (ebook)

I had an amazing time getting through the cool Australian young adult murder mystery Five Voices by Tamara Moss recent. Featuring an intriguing narrative about a group of podcasters caught up in the murder of one of their own, Five Voices was extremely good and really worth checking out.

The Infinite State by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

I managed to finish off the exceptional audiobook The Infinite State by Richard Swan this week. A captivating science fiction novel that sees several protagonists attempt to survive the tyrannies of a fascist space empire, including by buying their own planet, The Infinite State was an incredible book, and one I’m hoping to review soon.

The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman (Hardcover)

I finally got the chance to read the dark fantasy novel The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman this week. A prequel to Buehlman’s impressive novel The Blacktongue Thief, The Daughter’s War was a brutal novel that saw a protagonist attempt to survive a war against a ravenous goblin horde. This ended up being an amazing read and I’m now ready to dive into the next book in the series, The Thrice-Bound Fool, when it comes out later this year.

What do you think you’ll read next?

We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman

The next book I’m hoping to dive into is the highly entertaining murder mystery, We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman. One of my most anticipated novels for the second half of 2026, We Chase Shadows is the sequel to Osman’s previous exceptional novel, We Solve Murders, and will see some of Osman’s more unique protagonists attempt to uncover another international mystery. I have no doubt We Chase Shadows going to be one of the top books of 2026, and I look forward to listening to it’s epic audiobook format.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 2 September 2026

On September 5, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Five Voices by Tamara Moss (ebook)

I’ve just started reading the cool Australian young adult murder mystery Five Voices by Tamara Moss. Featuring an intriguing narrative about a group of podcasters caught up in the murder of one of their own, Five Voices is proving to be a compelling novel and I’m curious to see where its mystery goes.

The Infinite State by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for a unique audiobook this week, so I decided to listen to The Infinite State by Richard Swan. A captivating science fiction novel that sees several protagonists attempt to survive the tyrannies of a fascist space empire, including by buying their own planet, The Infinite State already has me hooked and I’m very curious to see where it goes.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher (Trade Paperback)

I had a very successful week of reading, which started when I finished off the intriguing Australian urban fantasy novel The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher. Set in rural New South Wales, The Doubles follows a human agent of angelic powers as she attempts to discover a sinister magical trespasser killing children. An excellent debut, this was a great read I’m really glad I got the chance to check out.

Warhammer 40,000: The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

I also finished off the incredible new Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath. The fantastic sequel to one of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novels, The Infinite and the Divine, The Wicked and the Warped follows two immortal rivals as they embark on another chaotic expedition. This ended up being an exceptional audiobook, and one of my favourite Warhammer books of 2026.

Web of Spies by Tim Ayliffe (Trade Paperback)

A cool young adult Australian spy thriller from one of my favourite Australian authors. I was very curious to see Ayliffe’s first foray into young adult fiction, and this was a great read for younger teens.

The Killing Rules by Bree Despain (ebook)

I was on a real young adult kick this week as I also powered through the wonderful and exciting novel, The Killing Rules by Bree Despain. A very entertaining horror/thriller hybrid that follows a murderous cheerleader who goes after terrible men, The Killing Rules was an outstanding read that I had a ton of fun with.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman

I’ve got a few things on my shelf to check out at the moment, but I think I might take the opportunity to read The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman next. A prequel to Buehlman’s impressive novel The Blacktongue Thief, The Daughter’s War sounds like an incredible and dark war novel and I’m very keen to finally read it, especially with the third book in the series coming out very soon.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 26 August 2026

On August 29, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher (Trade Paperback)

This week I started reading the intriguing Australian urban fantasy novel The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher. Set in rural New South Wales, The Doubles follows a human agent of angelic powers as she attempts to discover a sinister magical trespasser killing children. I haven’t made a ton of progress on The Doubles yet, but it’s got a strong introduction and I’m already intrigued by its underlying mystery.

Warhammer 40,000: The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

I’m still enjoying the incredible new Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath. The fantastic sequel to one of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novels, The Infinite and the Divine, The Wicked and the Warped follows two immortal rivals as they embark on another chaotic expeditions into one of the most dangerous places in this grimdark universe. I’ve nearly finished The Wicked and the Warped and it is proving to be a hilarious and highly addictive novel with a great plot behind it.

What did you recently finish reading?

Choppy Water by Jack Heath (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish of my early copy of Jack Heath’s Choppy Water this week. A compelling thriller that sees a fugitive cop attempt to investigate a murder aboard a quarantined cruise ship, Choppy Water is a very distinctive and exciting novel with an interesting take on the locked-room mystery.

The Reckoning by Vikki Petraitis (ebook)

I also finished off the latest Vikki Petraitis novel, The Reckoning, soon. A continuation of her series that dives into gender violence in small town Australia, The Reckoning was another exciting and confronting novel that proved to be an excellent read.

The Wreck by Riley James (Trade Paperback)

Finally, I also finished the new Riley James book The Wreck. A unique thriller novel featuring secrets and lies on a deserted island; The Wreck has a very intriguing plot behind it, which comes highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Five Voices by Tamara Moss (ebook)

I’ve got a few books on my to-read list at the moment, but the next thing I will probably dive into is the cool Australian young adult murder mystery Five Voices by Tamara Moss. Featuring an intriguing narrative about a group of podcasters caught up in the murder of one of their own, Five Voices sounds extremely awesome and I can’t wait to check it out.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 19 August 2026

On August 21, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Choppy Water by Jack Heath (Trade Paperback)

I was in the mood for a fun thriller this week, so I jumped into an early copy of Jack Heath’s Choppy Water. A compelling thriller that sees a fugitive cop attempt to investigate a murder aboard a quarantined cruise ship, Choppy Water is a very distinctive and exciting novel with an interesting take on the locked-room mystery. I’m currently about a third of the way through Choppy Water and I’m hoping to finish it off over the weekend.

Warhammer 40,000: The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

I’ve also just started to read the incredible new Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath. The fantastic sequel to one of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novels, The Infinite and the Divine, The Wicked and the Warped follows two immortal rivals as they embark on another chaotic expeditions into one of the most dangerous places in this grimdark universe. I’ve only just started getting through The Wicked and the Warped and it is proving to be a hilarious and highly addictive novel with a great plot behind it.

What did you recently finish reading?

He Who Fights With Monsters by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

I got through a few awesome books this week, including the compelling LitRPG novel He Who Fights With Monsters by Australian author Travis Deverell, better known as Shirtaloon. A reprinting of his novel originally released online, He Who Fights With Monsters is a progressive fantasy tale that follows a random Australian dragged to an elaborate fantasy world. I ended up powering through this novel, which was highly addictive and really fun.

Mortedant’s Peril by R. J. Barker (Audiobook)

I also finally finished the outstanding fantasy novel Mortedant’s Peril. The latest book from R. J. Barker, Mortedant’s Peril follows a man who can talk to the dead, as he attempts to unravel a dangerous conspiracy within his fractious fantasy city. An incredible fantasy murder mystery novel and one of my new favourite reads of 2026.

Star Trek: The Last Starship – Volume 1 by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Adrián Bonilla

Another cool thing I read this week was the advance copy of the new Star Trek comic The Last Starship. An intriguing comic that combined elements from several different eras of Star Trek lore, The Last Starship was a great read that explores hope in the darkest of situations. A fantastic comic that serves as an excellent start to a new series.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Reckoning by Vikki Petraitis

While I didn’t get to it this week, I’m still hoping to dive into the next Vikki Petraitis novel, The Reckoning, soon. A continuation of her series that dives into gender violence in small town Australia, The Reckoning looks set to be another intriguing and confronting novel and should be another top piece of Australian fiction for 2026.

The Wreck by Riley James

I’m also hoping to keep the Australian crime fiction train going in the next week with the new Riley James book The Wreck. A unique thriller novel featuring secrets and lies on a deserted island; The Wreck has a very intriguing plot behind it and I’m quite curious to see how it turns out, especially after enjoying James’ debut novel The Chilling.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.