Rachel Amphlett's blog – updates, articles and new releases from bestselling crime author

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The Friend Who Lied published in Portugal

Rachel’s popular psychological crime thriller The Friend Who Lied is out now in Portugal in eBook and print through independent bookstores and major retailers. Published by Alma dos Livros, Alguém Está a Mentir […]

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Case Files: a new series of short crime stories

Bestselling author Rachel Amphlett today announced the launch of a new series of short crime stories. Case Files: pocket-sized murder mysteries are available in eBook and print from the crime writer, whose influences […]

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Mystery author describes discipline as key to prolific schedule

Rachel features in this month’s edition of The Big Thrill magazine, where she talks about new release Turn to Dust, the discipline behind her prolific publishing schedule, and her writing plans for the […]

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Rachel’s audiobooks now available to buy direct

In exciting news for fans of crime fiction audiobooks, Rachel Amphlett’s bestselling Detective Kay Hunter police procedurals and Dan Taylor spy thrillers are now available to buy direct from the author. Utilising the […]

Three of Rachel Amphlett’s crime novels longlisted for Davitt Awards

Sisters in Crime Australia has announced the longlist for this year’s Davitt Awards, the prize recognising the best crime books by Australian women. Six awards are presented annually, including Best Adult Crime novel […]

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Turn to Dust – a new Detective Kay Hunter murder mystery from Rachel Amphlett

The second of three new mystery books to be published in 2020 by Rachel Amphlett, Turn to Dust is now available to pre-order in eBook, print and audiobook. Rachel’s bestselling murder mystery series […]

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A comprehensive guide to Australian crime fiction – out now

Rachel’s writing features alongside some of the southern hemisphere’s best crime authors in a new guide to the genre, Southern Cross Crime. Written by seasoned features writer and avid crime reader Craig Sisterson, […]

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