WWW Wednesday – 12 August 2026

On August 15, 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 by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

This week I started reading 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’m making some good progress with this massive fantasy novel, which has a great adventure story behind it, and I’m hoping to knock it off in the next week or so.

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

I’m still going with the outstanding fantasy novel Mortedant’s Peril at the moment. 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. I am having an exceptional time listening to Mortedant’s Peril, which has an addictive narrative, an intriguing setting, and a very clever mystery behind it. I am hoping to finish off Mortedant’s Peril in the next week, and I’m very curious to see how Barker ends this incredible book.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the entertaining crime fiction novel, The Mortons this week. Written by the team of Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld, The Mortons is a compelling novel that follows a member of an elite criminal family as she becomes part of their murderous business. An outstanding read with a very unique story behind it.

A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett (ebook)

I also powered through the new Robert Jackson Bennett novel, A Trade of Blood this week. One of my most anticipated books of 2026, A Trade of Blood lived up to all the hype, with another exceptional and clever fantasy murder mystery narrative. One of the best novels of 2026, this incredible and addictive read comes very highly recommended.

The Deep and the Drowned by Ian Green (ebook)

Finally, I managed to also read the epic fantasy novel, The Deep and the Drowned by Ian Green, this week. An exciting and powerful fantasy novel set on the high seas, this was a great novel and one you can really get lost in.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Reckoning by Vikki Petraitis

If I manage to knock off He Who Fights With Monsters this week, I’ll probably dive into the next Vikki Petraitis novel, The Reckoning next. 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.

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 – 5 August 2026

On August 8, 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 Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld (Trade Paperback)

I’ve started reading the compelling and entertaining crime fiction novel, The Mortons this week. Written by the team of Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld, The Mortons is a compelling novel that follows a member of an elite criminal family as she becomes part of their murderous business. I’ve already made a good amount of progress with The Mortons, which is turning out to be a fantastic and impressive read. I will hopefully finish The Mortons off in the next day or two, and I’m very curious to see where its story goes.

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

After recently mentioning it in a Top Ten List about books from the first half of the year I still need to read, I decided to listen to the outstanding fantasy novel Mortedant’s Peril this week. 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. I am having an exceptional time listening to Mortedant’s Peril, which has an addictive narrative, an intriguing setting, and a fun sense of adventure to it. I am hoping to get through a lot of Mortedant’s Peril in the next week, and I’m very curious to see where Barker takes this awesome book

What did you recently finish reading?

Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the new Joanna Jenkins crime fiction novel, Bad Neighbours this week. The follow-up to Jenkins’ previous Australian books, How to Kill a Client and The Bluff, Bad Neighbours was a compelling crime fiction read, and I deeply enjoyed it’s fantastic story and amazing twists.

Warhammer 40,000: Ghosts of Cadia by Rob Young (Audiobook)

I also finished off the latest Rob Young Warhammer 40,000 novel Ghosts of Cadia. The sequel to Young’s previous novel, Longshot, Ghosts of Cadia was a compelling, action-charged read that I couldn’t get enough of. An epic and exciting novel that comes highly recommended.

Stay Buried by Jane R. Miles (Trade Paperback)

A dark and complex Australian crime fiction debut, that makes interesting use of a major historical tragedy.

What do you think you’ll read next?

A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett

The next book I am hoping to read is the new Robert Jackson Bennett novel, A Trade of Blood. One of my most anticipated books of 2026, A Trade of Blood will follow on from Bennett’s previous novels The Tainted Cup and A Drop of Corruption, with more exceptional fantasy crime fiction hijinks. I have no doubt A Trade of Blood is going to be exceptional, and I am so very excited to finally read this book.

The Deep and the Drowned by Ian Green

I am also hoping to read the epic fantasy novel, The Deep and the Drowned by Ian Green, this week as well. I love the sound of The Deep and the Drowned’s exciting plot, as well as its outstanding cover, and I have no doubt I am going to have an exceptional time with this book.

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 – 29 July 2026

On August 1, 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:

Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins (Trade Paperback)

I just started reading new Joanna Jenkins crime fiction novel, Bad Neighbours. The follow-up to Jenkins’ previous Australian books, How to Kill a Client and The Bluff, Bad Neighbours will follow the author’s recurring protagonist as she investigates a murder in her elite Sydney apartment complex. I’ve only made a little progress with Bad Neighbours so far, but I’m already curious about how its mystery is going to unwind.

Warhammer 40,000: Ghosts of Cadia by Rob Young (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for some fun Warhammer 40,000 action, so I decided to check out the latest Rob Young novel Ghosts of Cadia. The sequel to Young’s previous novel, Longshot, Ghosts of Cadia is another compelling, action-charged read that follows a band of snipers as they attempt to survive another brutal battleground. I’m having an absolute blast with this audiobook and I’m hoping to finish it off in the next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Bone Docs by Matthew Scura (ebook)

I managed to quickly finish off the entertaining thriller The Bone Docs by Matthew Scura this week. A unique survival thriller that sees dentists and chiropractors come to blows while trapped on a desert island, The Bone Docs was really fun and I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Soulsmith by Will Wight (Audiobook)

I also managed to finish up the second book in Will Wight’s Cradle series, Soulsmith. An intriguing sequel that takes the protagonist away from his home valley into a world of insanely powerful people, Soulsmith was an outstanding read that I couldn’t stop listening to. An excellent second entry in a fantasy series I’m probably going to read a lot of in the coming year.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Stay Buried by Jane R. Miles

The next book I’m hoping to dive into is the Australian thriller debut, Stay Buried by Jane R. Miles. One of the more intriguing sounding debuts of 2026, Stay Buried has a dark mystery tied into the disappearance of four young girls in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy. I’m really curious about how this book is going to turn out, and I think it has some interesting potential.

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 – 22 July 2026

On July 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:

The Bone Docs by Matthew Scura (ebook)

I was the mood for something fun this week, so I decided to start reading the entertaining thriller The Bone Docs by Matthew Scura. A unique survival thriller that sees two rival groups of dentists and chiropractors come to blows while trapped on a desert island, The Bone Docs has a very fun plot idea that really caught my attention. I’ve made a bit of progress with The Bone Docs so far, and I can’t wait to see where Scura takes this great story.

Soulsmith by Will Wight (Audiobook)

After really loving the first book in Will Wight’s Cradle series, I instantly jumped onto the second book, Soulsmith. An intriguing sequel that takes the protagonist away from his home valley into a world of insanely powerful people, Soulsmith is an outstanding read, and I’m very curious about how everything is going to unfold. An excellent second entry in a fantasy series I’m probably going to read a lot of in the coming year.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Detective Matthew Reilly (Trade Paperback)

I ended up reading the awesome 2025 novel, The Detective by Matthew Reilly this week. A compelling crime fiction novel from one of Australia’s top authors, The Detective ended up being a particularly addictive read, that I finished off in no time at all. An exceptional novel that I am hoping to review soon, The Detective is so damn good, and I can’t wait to check out the sequel, King’s Ransom, later this year.

Unsouled by Will Wight (Audiobook)

An excellent read that I enjoyed so much, I am already reading the sequel.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins

I’ve got a few books on my to-read list at the moment, but I think I’ll probably dive into the new Joanna Jenkins novel, Bad Neighbours next. The follow-up to Jenkins’ previous books, How to Kill a Client and The Bluff, Bad Neighbours will follow the author’s recurring protagonist as she investigates a murder in her elite apartment complex. I’ve deeply enjoyed Jenkins’ first two books, and I have no doubt that Bad Neighbours will be a top book of 2026

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 – 15 July 2026

On July 18, 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:

Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern (Trade Paperback)

An intriguing Australian novel that sees a women attempt to change her fate when she finds herself continuously thrown back in time after multiple dark tragedies. I’m enjoying this book and I’m hoping to finish it off soon.

Unsouled by Will Wight (Audiobook)

I’ve just started listening to the compelling fantasy novel, Unsouled by Will Wight. The first book in the intriguing Cradle series, Unsouled has been on my to-read list for a while, mainly because everyone always talks so highly about the Cradle books. I’m so far enjoying this first book, which is setting up both the protagonist’s narrative and the large universe the series is set in, and I’m very curious to see where this series goes. I’m hoping to get through Unsouled this week, and this seems like a great start to a cool new series for me.

What did you recently finish reading?

Red Empire by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

I managed to finish off the incredible audiobook, Red Empire this week. The latest Rogue Team International novel by Jonathan Maberry, Red Empire was so damn good, combining intense action with some great historical universe developments around a key character. I am hoping to have a review for Red Empire up soon, and this book comes highly recommended.

The Lineup by Nicholas Timms (Trade Paperback)

An outstanding Australian debut, that follows a former surfer who has to returned to the sport that traumatized him to solve a murder. A particularly impressive read and a great first outing from a cool new author.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Detective Matthew Reilly

The next book I’m hoping to read is the 2025 novel, The Detective by Matthew Reilly. A compelling crime fiction novel from one of Australia’s top authors, The Detective has been on my to-read list for a while. I’m planning to prioritize reading The Detective now as Reilly has a sequel coming out later this year that I’m keen to check 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 – 24 June 2026

On June 27, 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:

Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky (ebook)

After having such an incredible time reading one of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s other 2026 novels, Pretenders to the Throne of God, I just had to read his latest book Green City Wars. An entertaining thriller that follows sentient, genetically enhanced animals who live in the shadow of a futuristic human society, Green City Wars is proving to be an amazing novel. I’m currently a quarter of the way through Green City Wars and I’m hoping to finish it off in the next week.

Warhammer 40,000: Brothers of the Snake by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for some Warhammer 40,000 fun this week, so I decided to check out the classic entry from Dan Abnett Brothers of the Snake. A compelling novel that follows a unique chapter of Space Marines, Brothers of the Snake is an interesting anthology book with multiple shorter stories following one particular squad. I am powering through this audiobook, and I should probably knock it off in the next couple of days.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Right to Remain by James Grippando (Audiobook)

I managed to quickly finish off the latest Jack Swyteck novel, The Right to Remain by James Grippando this week. A compelling legal thriller that sees the protagonist forced to defend a client who refuses to talk to anyone, including his own lawyer, The Right to Remain was an excellent novel I had an amazing time getting through.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Detective Matthew Reilly

The next book I’m hoping to read is the 2025 novel, The Detective by Matthew Reilly. A compelling crime fiction novel from one of Australia’s top authors, The Detective has been on my to-read list for a while. I’m planning to prioritize reading The Detective now as Reilly has a sequel coming out later this year that I’m keen to check 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 – 17 June 2026

On June 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:

LIT by Anna Woods (Trade Paperback)

I’ve recently started reading the compelling new novel LIT by Anna Woods. A New Zealand psychological thriller, LIT has a very interesting plot behind it, when a woman finds herself seemingly haunted by visions of a missing friend. Set to be a tense and powerful novel, I’m looking forward to seeing how LIT comes together.

The Right to Remain by James Grippando (Audiobook)

I’ve also started listening to the new Jack Swyteck novel, The Right to Remain by James Grippando. A compelling legal thriller that sees the protagonist forced to defend a client who refuses to talk to anyone, including his own lawyer. I’m currently powering through The Right to Remain and I love the awesome new scenario that Grippando came up with. I’m hoping to finish it off in the next few days and I look forward to seeing how it comes together.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Yacht by Kayte Nunn (Trade Paperback)

I managed to get through the intriguing thriller, The Yacht by Australian author Kayte Nunn this week. An intense read that showcases the events leading up to the destruction of a giant superyacht hosting the troubled members of an elite family, The Yacht was very exciting read, with a deeply compelling story behind it.

Paradox by Douglas Preston and Aletheia Preston (Audiobook)

I also got through the audiobook version of the entertaining science fiction thriller, Paradox. The sequel to Douglas Preston’s Extinction, Paradox had another over-the-top narrative to it, with aliens, religious murders and more, all coming into play, and I had an amazing time getting through it.

Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson (ebook)

The final book I managed to get through this week was the fantastic young adult thriller, Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson. An excellent book with some deeply impressive twists behind it, I ended up really loving Drop Dead Famous and I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Outlaw by Jim Butcher

The next book I’m hoping to dive into is the new novella from Jim Butcher, Outlaw. Providing another glimpse into the Dresden Files universe, Outlaw sounds like another outstanding read and I imagine I will get through it very quickly.

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 – 10 June 2026

On June 12, 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 Yacht by Kayte Nunn (Trade Paperback)

I’ve started reading the intriguing thriller, The Yacht by Australian author Kayte Nunn. An intense read that showcases the events leading up to the destruction of a giant superyacht hosting the troubled members of an elite family, The Yacht is so far proving to be a very entertaining read, and I’m already hooked on its story. While I haven’t made too much progress on The Yacht yet, I’m hoping to knock it off in the next couple of days and I look forward to seeing how its cool narrative comes together.

Paradox by Douglas Preston and Aletheia Preston (Audiobook)

I’m absolutely powering through the audiobook version of the entertaining science fiction thriller, Paradox. The sequel to Douglas Preston’s Extinction, which featured an outstanding story about killer neanderthal clones, Paradox has another over-the-top narrative to it, with aliens, religious murders and more, all coming into play. I’m having an amazing time with Paradox, and it looks like I’ll be finishing it off in the next day or so.

What did you recently finish reading?

Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the fun fantasy novel, Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford this week. The sequel to Ford’s 2025 release, The Bone Raiders, Sisters of the Lizard was another awesome read, loaded with entertaining characters and an intriguing adventure with giant, fire-breathing lizards. A fantastic and exciting read.

Warhammer 40,000: Hive by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

I also finally finished off the extensive new Dan Abnett Warhammer 40,000 novel, Hive. A vast political thriller, that showcases multiple perspectives of a gigantic underground hive city, Hive was an elaborate and addictive read, that relentlessly kept me hooked to the very end. One of my top Warhammer 40,000 novels of 2026.

What do you think you’ll read next?

LIT by Anna Woods

The next book I’m hoping to read is the compelling new novel LIT by Anna Woods. A gritty New Zealand psychological thriller, LIT has a very interesting plot behind it, when a woman finds herself seemingly haunted by visions of a missing friend. Set to be a tense and powerful novel, I’m looking forward to reading LIT 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 – 3 June 2026

On June 6, 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:

Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford (Trade Paperback)

I started reading the fun fantasy novel, Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford this week. The sequel to Ford’s 2025 release, The Bone Raiders, Sisters of the Lizard sees a small group of raiders and thieves, attempt to stop the ravages of war and vengeance with their new giant, lizard mounts. I’m currently about 100 pages into Sisters of the Lizard and I’m enjoying its exciting narrative and entertaining characters. A fantastic novel that I am hoping to power through in the next few days.

Warhammer 40,000: Hive by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

I’ve still got a little left of the extensive new Dan Abnett Warhammer 40,000 novel, Hive. Abnett, who has contributed some amazing entries to the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, has this time imagined a vast political thriller, taking place at multiple points in a gigantic underground hive city. Filled with intricate detail and a ton of great characters, Hive is a fantastic and elaborate read, that is relentlessly keeping me hooked. I’ve got just over an hour or so of Hive’s audiobook left, and its already one of my top Warhammer 40,000 novels of 2026.

What did you recently finish reading?

Our Lady of Blades by Sebastien de Castell (ebook)

I managed to get through the awesome fantasy novel, Our Lady of Blades by the very talented Sebastien de Castell this week. The follow-up to de Castell’s previous impressive novels, Crucible of Chaos and Play of Shadows, Our Lady of Blades continued the adventures in the author’s Greatcoats universe, this time exploring a corrupt city ruled by powerful families and sadistic dualists. Featuring a compelling narrative of revenge and redemption Our Lady of Blades was an exceptional read that lived up to all my expectations.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Paradox by Douglas Preston and Aletheia Preston

The next book I’m planning to enjoy is the entertaining sounding science fiction thriller, Paradox. The sequel to Douglas Preston’s awesome novel Extinction, Paradox looks set to introduce another intriguing and over-the-top mystery, while the killer neanderthal clones from the first book lurk in the shadows. I have no doubt I’m going to love this book, and I look forward to exploring Paradox’s crazy story.

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 – 27 May 2026

On May 30, 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:

Our Lady of Blades by Sebastien de Castell (ebook)

I’ve recently started reading the awesome fantasy novel, Our Lady of Blades by the very talented Sebastien de Castell. The follow-up to de Castell’s previous impressive novels, Crucible of Chaos and Play of Shadows, Our Lady of Blades continues the adventures in the author’s Greatcoats universe, this time exploring a corrupt city ruled by powerful families and saddistic dualists. Featuring a compelling narrative of revenge and redemption Our Lady of Blades is proving to be an exceptional read, and one I’m very glad to finally be reading. I am flying through this novel already and I look forward to seeing how the fully story unfolds when I finish it off in the next couple of days.

Warhammer 40,000: Hive by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

I’m still having an exceptional time listening to the new Dan Abnett Warhammer 40,000 novel, Hive. Abnett, who has contributed some amazing entries to the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, has this time imagined a vast political thriller, taking place at multiple points in a gigantic underground hive city. Filled with intricate detail and a ton of great characters, Hive is proving to be quite a fantastic read, especially with its multiple layered plotlines and conspiracies. I’m currently halfway through Hive, and it’s shaping up to be one of the top Warhammer 40,000 novels of 2026.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Couples Retreat by Mercedes Mercier (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the intriguing Australian crime fiction read; The Couples Retreat this week. A compelling novel set on Australia’s iconic Kangaroo Island, this is an interesting read with a compelling murder mystery at its heart. Highly recommended.

Ironwood by Michael Connelly (ebook)

I also managed to start and then finish off the new Michael Connelly novel, Ironwood, this week. The sequel to Connelly’s 2025 novel, Nightshade, Ironwood returns the reader to Catalina Island, with gunfights, drug deals and cold cases marring the seemingly perfect island paradise. Ironwood ended up being a particularly addictive and captivating release from Connelly, and it is easily one of the top crime fiction novels I have so far read in 2026.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford

The next book that I am planning to read is the fun fantasy novel, Sisters of the Lizard by Jackson Ford. The sequel to Ford’s 2025 release, The Bone Raiders, Sisters of the Lizard sees a small group of raiders and thieves, attempt to stop the ravages of war and vengeance with their new giant, lizard mounts. Looking set to take this fantastic series in an interesting direction, Sisters of the Lizard is going to be an amazing read, and I’m very excited to dive into 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.