A huge thank you to Madeleine Eskedahl, bestselling author of The Matakana Series, for sharing her Summer TBR and favourite local crime writers with us! Her list of recommendations is full of heartfelt, emotional reads, NZ favourites and undiscovered kiwi gems.
Message from Madeleine
Summer is my favourite season for reading. The days stretch a little longer, the pace softens, and there’s a particular kind of magic in finding a shady spot outdoors and slipping into a story – especially one that may have been waiting patiently on your shelf since Christmas. This summer, I’ve curated my reading list with a blend of gifted treasures, and titles that I’ve loved.
As a writer of The Matakana Series thrillers, I naturally read a great deal of crime fiction, and I’m constantly inspired by the incredible talent in the genre. I’ve included several standout titles with a strong local flavour – all available on BookHub – that are well worth adding to your own summer stack.
Happy reading,
Madeleine
Favourite Summer Reads
- Love Stories by Trent Dalton ISBN 9781460760932
- The American Boys by Olivia Spooner ISBN9781869718510
- An Inconvenience of Penguins by Jamie Lafferty ISBN 9781035413133
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt ISBN9781526649676
- When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen ISBN9781804995808
Favourite NZ Crime Writers
- Hooked Up by Fiona Sussman ISBN 9781776891580
- Southern Cross Crime by Craig Sisterson ISBN 9780857304001
- The Agency by Ian Austin ISBN 9780473355371
- Uncovered by Jeannie McLean ISBN9780473730321
- Stephen Johnson Kaikoura Rendezvous ISBN 9781922904454
- The Deeper The Dead Catherine Lea ISBN 9781776891467
- Carved In Blood by Michael Bennett ISBN 9781398536791