Good Reading

‘A tense, gripping end to a highly praised trilogy.’

Who

‘Bailey always writes a killer thriller, and this is gritty and real.’

Readings

‘[Gemma] is a well-rounded character, relatable in her frustrations and insecurities at work and at home but also an exemplar of the type of kickass female detective that Australian crime fiction writers are adept at creating.’

The Age

‘A must-read for crime lovers.’

Better Homes and Gardens

‘Next level crime fiction … police procedural at its finest … Where the Dead Go is compelling reading. Gritty, realistic, atmospheric and chilling. An absolute cracker of a read that I can’t even begin to recommend highly enough.’

Theresa Smith Writes

PRAISE FOR

INTO THE NIGHT

‘Melbourne’s wintry streets come alive on the pages, keeping the dramatic tension high … Bailey’s writing has grown stronger and more assured in this novel.’

Good Reading

‘With its deft exploration of the intersection of public and private lives and a chance to peer more deeply into the mind and heart set of an engagingly flawed heroine, Into the Night seems set to be just as successful as The Dark Lake.’

Sydney Morning Herald

‘Into the Night is a solid procedural, full of constant twists and reveals that keep the investigation fresh … with this expansion of her world, it feels like Gemma Woodstock might be with us for a while.’

Australian Crime Fiction

‘Bailey’s writing is stronger than ever, and the prickliness of her characters is a natural fit for the jarring confines of Melbourne’s central business district … a bristling police procedural for fans of Emma Viskic and J.M. Green.’

Books + Publishing

‘Every bit as addictive and suspenseful as The Dark Lake … Sarah Bailey’s writing is both keenly insightful and wholly engrossing, weaving intriguing and multi-layered plots combined with complicated and compelling characters.’

The Booktopian

‘Bailey’s writing is sharp, her sense of place harrowing, and her mystery intriguing. A great read for anyone who likes complex characters and gritty crime.’

Glam Adelaide

PRAISE FOR

THE DARK LAKE

‘The Dark Lake is a thrilling psychological police procedural as well as a leap into the mind of a woman engulfed with guilt.’

New York Journal of Books

‘The Dark Lake hooked me from page one! Sarah Bailey combines the very best elements in this stunning debut thriller—a troubled detective still trying to find her way as a female investigator, a small town haunted by secrets both past and present, and a beautiful victim whose unsettling allure appears to be her biggest asset and largest downfall. With clever twists and all-too-human characters, this book will keep you racing toward the end.’

Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind You and Find Her

‘This polished debut is a winner from the first page.’

Daily Telegraph