Can you recommend some classic Australian mystery fiction works?

Sure. One of the most well - known is Stieg Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series. It has complex characters and a dark, gripping mystery that unfolds in the Scandinavian setting. Another great one is Henning Mankell's 'Wallander' series. The detective Kurt Wallander is a very human and flawed character, and the mysteries he solves are often deeply rooted in the Swedish society and culture.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - read. Holmes' brilliant deductions and the Victorian London setting make it really engaging. Another great one is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a hard - boiled detective story with a complex plot. And then there's 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a very unique and suspenseful plot where ten strangers are trapped on an island and being killed one by one.

One well - known Australian pulp fiction work is 'Peter Carey's True History of the Kelly Gang'. It tells the story of the famous Australian bush ranger Ned Kelly in a vivid and engaging way.

Sure. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is a great one. It's set in a drought - stricken Australian town and follows a detective as he investigates a complex murder case. Another is 'True Crime' by Andrew McGahan which has a very engaging plot.

Sure. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is a great one. It's set in rural Australia and has a complex mystery involving a small town and a murder. Another is 'Scrublands' by Chris Hammer, which also has an engaging plot full of twists.

Sure. One well - known female Australian author in fiction is Kate Grenville. Her novel 'The Secret River' is a great piece. It delves into early Australian history and the experiences of settlers. Another is Helen Garner. Her works often explore the complex relationships and inner lives of her characters, like in 'Monkey Grip'.

Another great work is 'Mystery Road' which has been both a book and a successful film adaptation. It delves into the Aboriginal detective Jay Swan's investigations, bringing in elements of Australian outback culture and the unique challenges faced there in crime - solving.

One well - known Australian female author in fiction is Kate Grenville. Her novel 'The Secret River' is a great read. It delves into the early days of Australian settlement, exploring themes of colonialism, identity, and the relationship between settlers and the Aboriginal people.

Sure. 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay is a well - known one. It's a mystery set in the Australian bush that has intrigued readers for decades. The disappearance of the schoolgirls at Hanging Rock is both haunting and thought - provoking.

Another great one is 'My Brilliant Career' by Miles Franklin. It is a semi - autobiographical novel that focuses on a young woman's determination to have a career in a male - dominated society. It gives insights into the Australian bush and the social conditions of the time.