30 Jun 2009: The Angel's Game debuts at no. 3 on New York Times list

Fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Shadow of the Wind have stormed the bookshops in the States to get a hold of the prequel, the absorbing, gothic page-turner, The Angel's Game. Published simultaneously around the world this month, it has stormed to no. 3 on the New York Times bestseller list, it's an Amazon UK bestseller, and a top ten fiction title here in Australia. Zafón-mania is back!

'Hugely enjoyable.' Lionel Shriver

‘Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and new readers alike will be delighted with this gothic semiprequel. Zafón’s novel is detailed and vivid, and David’s narration is charming and funny, but suspect. Villain or victim, he is the hero of and the guide to this dark labyrinth that, by masterful design, remains thrilling and bewildering.’ Publishers Weekly

29 Jun 2009: Peter Temple returns

Peter Temple's Jack Irish novels earned him a big following among lovers of crime fiction. But with his 2005 novel The Broken Shore he reached a whole new readership, found critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and many new fans, at home and abroad.

Now, for everyone, like us, who has been hanging out for Temple's follow-up to that stellar novel, we are very pleased to announce the wait is almost over. That's right: this October Text will publish Truth. This gripping sequel to The Broken Shore will not disappoint. It is Temple at the height of his powers. Read the rest »