Book Sirens – Scuffed Granny

Deadly Intents by Laraine Stephens

Early twentieth century Melbourne is a city of dark corners but Reggie da Costa is there to shine an investigative light in this lively book

A poetry collection that focuses on the key experiences of life, like grief and passion, and the preservation of self in the face of it

Jennifer Ann Shore does the great romantic story of an undeniable attraction between two people and the suspenseful struggle to get together

Warm coming-of-age book about Violet, her friends, her family and their relationships, and first love

A wonderful romantic read which is heart-warming, easy reading with vivid characters and dialogue

The strength of this book lies in the power of Colin Dodds’ prose – a curious tale of resurrection, religion, and blighted friendship

A stimulating, thoughtful memoir about a young girl who enters a controversial church at its height and how this shaped her life and faith

An easy read of a murder mystery featuring a French journalist and an ancient artefact

Not a bad first effort from a new author about two young people, unhappy with life who are given a second chance

A well-paced thriller set in Paris in the 50s about a man trying to find the truth of his wife’s death, in a troubled and war-scarred city