I’ve started it. The crime thriller I’ve been planning. It’s set in Adelaide, Australia. I considered Sydney, but other than a few visits for sight seeing, I know nothing about the place. Where as I spent a lot of time in Adelaide as a kid and worked there for quite a few years as a young adult.

I sold tickets to the Adelaide Arts Festival and Fringe Festival, attended writer’s week, spent years attending ballet classes right in the heart of the city and have enjoyed the night life on many occasion.

Now I just need to find some intriguing background scandal to use in my politically motivated thriller. At first I thought Adelaide might not have what it takes, but then I recalled a few dirty little secrets that inspired my imagination.

The story is about a Madam – now I don’t want to give away too much but – she’s super wealthy, super connected, but will it be enough to find one of her missing girls?

So far I’ve decided where her apartment is going to be. I’ve written the first chapter and set up a little background, but this story is going to be a slow burn as the mystery unfolds and the Madam’s history is revealed. I’ll keep you posted on the progress and share a little of my research as I start to draft this new novel in a totally new genre.

What is your favourite crime thriller book? I’d love to know for cover and story researched. I’m a Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell fan myself.