{"title":"Marele Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarele Day is a celebrated Australian author renowned for her contributions to the crime and thriller genres. Her gripping narratives and meticulously crafted characters keep readers on the edge of their seats, blending intrigue with the rich tapestry of Sydney's urban landscape. Her storytelling often provides a unique commentary on society, deftly intertwining suspense with reflective themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a quintessential piece that showcases her talent for suspenseful and evocative writing. This novel is the first in the Claudia Valentine detective series, introducing readers to a strong, determined female detective navigating the complexities of crime in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarele Day's books are must-reads for fans of the crime and thriller genres, offering both thrilling narratives and insightful, thought-provoking commentary. Dive into her world of suspense and become immersed in stories where every page brings new mystery and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-life-and-crimes-of-harry-lavender-by-marele-day-9781864487725","title":"The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eLambs of God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Bannister, writing 'the bestseller of the century', is found dead at his computer – the victim of a murder so perfect that Claudia Valentine smells a rat and wants it caught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chase leads deep into the murky underworld of Sydney – a world where bright, tough Claudia must play a deadly high-tech game of cat and rat with the menacing overlord of the city's cancerous network of crime and corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitty, wryly humorous, and fast-paced, \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender\u003c\/i\u003e is a mystery with a twist, which brilliantly exposes the seamy action below the surface of the city's glittering façade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Earns Day a place up there in the first league of female crime writers.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sam Spade in a frock. It's almost more than flesh and blood can bear! Claudia Valentine is smart, sassy, and sexy, even when she's up to her eyeballs in mystery and intrigue.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Christine Hogan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A racy, rollercoaster hunt through Sydney.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eMelbourne Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072750043372,"sku":"9781864487725","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23089963482851.jpg?v=1765129979"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marele-day.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}