Former journalist, Michael Brissenden, brings insider knowledge and a sharp world view to the crime and thriller genre. “Dust” goes into that now familiar territory, the dark underbelly of rural Australia, to create a gripping story that begins with a dry lake giving up its secrets. And who knew that celebrated spy thriller author Mick Herron is also a poet? Our regular reviewer, Annie Warburton, explores the life of the author of “Slow Horses”. She says his expressive, poetic style makes reading him a much more rewarding experience than watching the current TV series. GuestsMichael Brissenden, author of “Dust” Annie Warburton reviews the writing of Mick Herron Other books that get a mention: Thursday Murder Club Series - Richard Osman The Every - Dave Eggers Orbital - Samantha Harvey Plain Life - Antonia Pont Sapiens - A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari INSTAGRAM @m_brisso Annie Warburton – Creative and Travel WritingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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