The Reward: Cliff Hardy 21

Peter Corris brings Cliff Hardy back for his twenty-first outing, and Australia's favourite PI is as gritty and relentless as ever. In The Reward, Hardy navigates Sydney's underbelly chasing leads that twist through old grudges, new dangers, and the kind of moral complexity that makes this series so addictive. Corris writes with that perfect balance of noir atmosphere and Aussie authenticity. Perfect for crime fiction devotees who love their detectives flawed, their plots tight, and their Sydney settings unmistakably real.