Praise for the Caleb Zelic series

‘There is no Australian crime hero like Caleb Zelic. There’s no Nordic, American, English or French crime hero like him. He lives in a genre of his own: the perfect outsider in an uncaring world. Inventive, loyal, tormented and whip-smart, he stands at the moral centre of a twisting tale of corruption. Darkness for Light takes Emma Viskic’s deaf investigator to the limits of his considerable abilities.’ – Jock Serong

‘Another clever, brilliantly observed novel from Emma Viskic. Viskic just keeps getting better. Her prose is elegant and economical and her storytelling is taut, realistic and full of surprises. Caleb Zelic is the perfect character to explore Melbourne’s diverse culture and all aspects of its society, high and low, ugly and beautiful. Darkness for Light is a winner.’ – Adrian McKinty

‘Resurrection Bay is an Australian thriller at its finest. A captivating read from first page to last. In Caleb Zelic, Viskic has created a character with depth and heart who will linger long after the final page.’ – Jane Harper

‘This is a terrific book and the writing is sharp, punchy, visceral and propulsive. The story grabs you by the throat from the opening pages and it never once slackens its hold. But what really brings Resurrection Bay to vivid life is the integrity and humanity of its characters. I love the world that Emma Viskic has created, in all its complexity and in all its truth. More please!’ – Christos Tsiolkas

‘Emma Viskic is a terrific, gutsy writer with great insight into the murkiness of both criminal and heroic motivations.’ – Emily Maguire

‘[A] stunning debut … original and splendidly plotted with a harshness that nevertheless allows humour to intrude. Above all, it has a superb cast of main characters.’ – The Times (Crime Book of the Month)

‘Outstanding … a gripping and violent tale with a hero who is original and appealing.’ – The Guardian

‘More than lives up to its hype … Fierce, fast-moving, violent … it is as exciting a debut as fellow Australian Jane Harper’s The Dry, and I can think of no higher praise.’ – Daily Mail

‘Trailing literary prizes in its wake … superbly characterized … well above most contemporary crime fiction.’ – Financial Times

‘Viskic’s characterisation, dialogue and plotting are on par with some of the heavyweights of crime writing.’ – Sydney Morning Herald

‘An outstanding debut novel.’ – Newtown Review of Books

'Viskic combines nuanced characters and thoughtful plotting in her impressive sequel to Resurrection Bay … a brilliantly realized flawed lead.' – US Publishers Weekly

‘Viskic has balanced first class character development with palpable violence and suspense.’ – Booklover Book Reviews

‘In [Caleb’s] second outing, And Fire Came Down, Emma Viskic again delivers her skillful touch of humanity in another gripping story … even more difficult to put down than the first.’ – The Big Issue

‘Zelic’s second outing doesn’t disappoint: Viskic’s prose sprints along, sprinkled with Australian colloquialisms deserving of Kath and Kim … Great stuff.’ – The Courier-Mail

‘Viskic’s descriptions of place are often so intense you can smell them.’ – Spectrum

‘This outstanding debut from Australian author Viskic is fast-paced with gut-wrenching twists and an engaging protagonist.’ – Daily Express

'One of the most intriguing recent protagonists of Australian crime fiction.' – The Australian