My piece for Scribe on the arguments and inspiration behind Stella Hardy.

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Stella Hardy, the wisecracking social worker, is back to tackle crooked private contractors, an exotic cattle scam, and a delicious Mushroom Jalfrezi.

JM GREEN Too Easy. Reviewed by Karen Chisholm

Too Easy Review

J.M. Green is one of a new breed of artists proving that urban locations and city dwellers can offer equally compelling depictions of what it is to be Australian. She has captured the essence of Melbourne living, provided a thoroughly modern heroine and a supporting cast that oozes familiarity in a story that is an absolute hoot, where even the scary bits are tinged with comedy.

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These are the books we loved…

TONI JORDAN
“It has been crime time at my place this year: JM Green’s hilarious Too Easy (Scribe) has wise-cracking underdog Stella Hardy over her head in police corruption, bikie gangs and lust…”
In Fairfax

Q&A with J.M. Green

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Good Reading Magazine
J M Green’s latest crime thriller, Too Easy, has been voted by our subscribing librarians as their favourite read from our October issue! Read our five star review here.

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Herald-Sun
“…Expect something as dark as Footscray in a midnight blackout…”
REVIEW

Pile by the Bed
“…more great crime fiction from a writer who continues to hone her craft…”
REVIEW

Reading, Writing and Riesling
“This is astute and wickedly funny writing, deliciously enthralling. Five stars does not do this book justice!”
REVIEW

Booklovers Blog
“…Too Easy is a cracking read – the ultimate Aussie crime page turner…”
REVIEW

Pop Edit Lit
“…Stella Hardy is a character who loves completely and fiercely, and is loyal to a fault.”
REVIEW

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