Cirrus@Austlit

'The Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (formerly known as AUMLA) is the journal of the Australasian Universities Language and Literature Association. For sixty years, the journal has been an important part of the academic culture of the humanities, in countries around the world but especially so in Australia and New Zealand. It aims to publish stimulating, well-written, authoritative peer-reviewed articles on all topics relevant to the broad fields of language, literature and culture. It is consciously eclectic and diverse in its range of content: works ancient and modern; all languages and literatures; and is open to a broad interpretation of text and culture. It serves a wide cross-section of interests and backgrounds, enabling the journal to place a priority on clear writing and readability. The journal is international in focus and content, and attracts contributors from universities all over the world. The journal mainly publishes articles written in English, but may also occasionally publish articles written in French or German.' (Publication summary)

'The body of teenager, Mandy Courtin, is found on the rocks at North Head along with a suicide note. As Detective Inspector Stephen French meets with the parents, little does he know this note will unravel a trail of school and Facebook bullying, underage sex, rape and cover ups. Why is visiting Chief Superintendent Tom Heinz, from the New York City Police Department Homicide Detectives so concerned about the dead girl?

'When the body of a young man washes up on Little Manly Cove, Detective Inspector Georgia Show is surprised to find a piece of green rope around his wrist. This looks to be an accidental drowning, but is it? A yellow kayak washes up at Dee Why Beach; can this hold the clue to what really happened? Is there any connection between the drowning and the suicide? What is happening on Sydney’s Northern Beaches?

'A Lifesaver’s Secret is the second in the Manly Murders series by Gunilla Haglundh, who has a knack for taking the reader through a tale of seemingly unconnected people, events, family secrets and social media bullying. There is definitely more to the green rope clue. This novel is guaranteed to keep you guessing until the last page.' (Publisher's blurb)