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“Think Twice” By Harlan Coben
Is it possible for a man who is dead to be a suspect in a murder case? If there is DNA found at a crime scene of the aforementioned person, is it a slam-dunk fact that the supposedly deceased is… Continue reading
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“My Favourite Mistake” By Marian Keyes
Romantic love, experienced by most people at one time or another in differing iterations, is at-times illusory in nature. This love is capable of summit-attaining highs and depth-inducing despair. As Irish novelist and poet, James Stephens (1880 – 1950) said… Continue reading
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“The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray
In life’s seemingly random lottery, some folk appear to be almost giddy with the good fortune bestowed on them. Others appear to perpetually find themselves in a bogged down quagmire of misfortune and mistakes. True happiness and ‘golden days’ just… Continue reading
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“The School Run” By Ali Lowe
One of a plethora of conundrums facing all devoted and conscientious parents throughout Australia (if they have the financial means) is the decades-old debate of whether to send their children to a public or private school. Fees for the luxury… Continue reading
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“Yellowface” By Rebecca F. Kuang
The eternally profound and classy playwright, William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) wrote, in the ethereally noble and cautionary tale of “Hamlet”, cuttingly of ambition as a character trait. He tells us that “The very substance of the ambitious is merely… Continue reading
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“Sisterhood” By Cathy Kelly
Human relationships are, at-times, the most complicated and non-transparent of beasts. Abuse, manipulation and even betrayal may occur. Other times, the fine webs of human connections encapsulate the noblest of interactions, and are full of unending decency, loyalty, love and… Continue reading
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“What Happened To Nina?” By Dervla McTiernan
Alarmingly and frighteningly, around 630 000 people go missing every year in America. Of that sobering figure, most are located. Despairingly and heartbreakingly, some 90 000 of that number are never found. (In Australia annually, some 38 000 people are… Continue reading
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Easter – The Most Special Time of All
As a Christian, Easter is the most special time of the year for me. A time of hope, joy, second chances and new beginnings. I am supremely grateful for the now cooler climes of Autumn in Brisbane, my residence, at… Continue reading
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“The Other Bridget” By Rachael Johns
The beautiful and timeless existence of love can surely never be doubted. Even a mere slither of love can cast undiluted and dazzling light onto an otherwise murkily dreary day. Further, romantic love illuminates millions of lives throughout the world… Continue reading
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“Ripper” By Shelley Burr
Australian country towns are, going on initial appearances, a frontier embodiment, and time capsule of, deeply embedded old-fashioned customs, values and relationships…….or are they? There are some Australian country towns that exist as a veritable mirage of their ‘glory days’.… Continue reading
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