LITTLE SECRETS by Anna Snoekstra is an Australian mystery and crime fiction that draws in readers from all over the world for an Aussie interpretation of "noir." This book uses the harsh reality of nature and the remoteness of the vastly wide tundra to create a setting that is full of tension and danger. The author has created a remarkable setting that is vividly realistic through creatively descriptive writing.

The town of Colmstock has everything that a true Australian town needs, heat, lots of dust, and the sound of flies buzzing. Just what you need for the perfect remote town in the middle of nowhere. The characters are intriguingly interesting and will draw you into their Aussie lifestyle. They have a mystery that surrounds them making you second guess everything they do or say. You will get goosebumps while reading this mystery thriller because you never know what lurks around the next corner or the next page!

The story follows Rose who is an aspiring journalist with hopes of leaving the small town where she grew up. Her best friend is Mia. A girl that is sure she will not only live her life in this small town, but die there as well. The differences between these two friends makes for lots of drama, laughs, and true friendship. They balance each other well. I was drawn in from the beginning and just could not leave the story. I had to know how it was going to end. Along the way, I found lots of suspense and mystery with things that make you second guess the reasons why. As the drama starts to heat up, so does the suspense making for lots of tension within this tiny town. You will see each character's true personalities and flaws. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great suspenseful read.