'[M]ore than just a pulsating procedural thriller, Gott's novel presents an acute socio-political rendering of a nation haunted by an underworld of fascism and the bloodshed of war ... a fascinating cautionary tale that explores the wonderful bond between crime fiction and the shadows lurking in our collective past.'
-- Scott Macleod * Australian Book Review *
'The Holiday Murders is a new crime novel from Robert Gott, author of the William Power crime novels as well as many children's books. I hope it will be the first of many ... Drawing on the political and social milieu of the time and name-checking some of Melbourne's landmark streets and hotels, Gott's story rings true - as well as being a real page-turner. It's also a little grisly in parts. Fans of Kerry Greenwood, Sulari Gentill and any readers who like a little history with their crime will love The Holiday Murders.'
-- Pip Newling * Australian Bookseller and Publisher *
'Aficionados of all that's hard-boiled will thrill to the frisson.'
* Australian Financial Review *
'A spell-binding, fast-paced story ... [that] romps along at a rollicking pace ... Anyone who enjoys curling up in front of the television to watch Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse or Phryne Fisher will relish Gott's work.'
-- Fran Metcalf * Courier Mail *
'A great addition to historical Oz crime fiction ... a fantastic read.'
-- Andrew Nette * Crime Factory *
'It's difficult to know where to start with the list of things I loved about this book ... Every time I thought I had worked out how things would resolve another element or twist came to light and the resolution, which I stayed up long past my bed time to get to, was a stunner. I'm hopeful this is the first of a series of novels featuring these characters and I highly recommend it.'
* Fair Dinkum Crime *
'The Holiday Murders offers everything you could want in a crime novel: tension, intrigue, complex characters (both male and female) and a powerful social context.'
-- Blanche Clark * Herald Sun *
'[An] excellent read with ... a strong plot and a surprise ending.'
* Launceston Examiner *
'Gott's new book is as close to perfect as a mystery can be.'
-- Christine Cremen * Sunday Age *
'A spell-binding, fast-paced story.'
* Sunday Territorian *
'What works best ... are the characters and their nicely judged relationships. Titus, Joe and Helen are keepers. More please.'
-- Sue Turnbull * The Saturday Age *
'A compelling story of guilt and redemption in wartime Australia.'
-- Garry Disher
'A riveting crime novel that is both intelligent and terrifying.'
-- Angela Savage
