Can you recommend some best Australian fantasy novels?

Another is 'The Slain' series by J.A. Culican. It features an exciting adventure in an Australian - inspired fantasy realm, with unique characters and a complex plot that keeps you hooked.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Another is 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay, which is a mysterious and atmospheric novel that has intrigued readers for decades.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a very well - known best - selling Australian novel. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the Australian outback.

Sure. 'Boy Swallows Universe' by Trent Dalton is a remarkable new Australian novel. It tells the story of a boy growing up in a tough neighborhood, with a mix of humor and heartbreak. 'The Yield' by Tara June Winch is also excellent. It combines elements of Indigenous culture and family heritage in a very engaging way. And 'The Weekend' by Charlotte Wood is a novel that looks at female friendship and aging in a really thought - provoking manner.

One of the best is 'The Dry' by Jane Harper. It's set in a drought - stricken Australian town and follows a detective investigating a murder. The story is gripping as it weaves in the harsh Australian landscape and the complex relationships among the townspeople.

Sure. 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman is a great one. It's a powerful graphic novel that tells the story of the Holocaust in a unique and poignant way. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi which is set in Iran but has an Australian connection in terms of its international acclaim and influence on the graphic novel scene in Australia. And 'Blue' by Pat Grant, which is set in Australia and beautifully captures the Australian landscape and the people's relationship with it.

One more to mention is 'The Book of the Unnamed Midwife' by Meg Elison. It's a dystopian fantasy set in a world where most of the population has been wiped out by a plague. The midwife in the story is a strong and complex character, and the book offers a unique take on survival in a harsh and changed world.

There's 'The Tree House series' by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton which has some Australian - themed fantasy adventures. The characters go on all sorts of wacky and magical adventures in a tree house. It's full of humor and imagination and gives a taste of Australian - style fantasy.

One of the well - known Australian true crime novels is 'Snowtown' which delves into the disturbing Snowtown murders. It's a chilling account that gives readers an in - depth look at the events and the people involved.

For beginners, 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is a great choice. It has a straightforward yet engaging plot. Set in a small Australian town during a drought, it follows a detective as he investigates a series of murders. The writing is accessible and the setting is vividly described.