REVIEWS
‘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Bait Trap is different…it doesn’t come across as a gimmick, or shame people into not drinking…even right before the big reveal I didn’t have a clue what was going to happen.’
JAAYRAADREADS
‘The author has used her own experience with alcoholism to craft the character of Zac which gives a great insight [into] …overcoming alcoholism.’
GLORIA
‘I love an outback thriller…battler storyline…lying neighbours…bullshit family secrets…Johnson has captured it all.’
MARY WALKER
‘Lynne herself is a recovering alcoholic and her own experiences really bring the struggles that the people go through to light in this story.’
LEANNE
‘Working with people facing [alcoholism] and similar issues, I particularly liked Byrne’s reflections on how this impacted those close to him.’
LOU
‘A small town crime thriller with strong social issues is my kind of read…I worked my brain off at guessing the perpetrator but as usual was way off.’
AMBER
‘…an intriguing mystery which kept me guessing almost right to the end, it’s Byrne’s personal journey to recover from his alcohol addiction that sets [it] apart.’
CHRISSIE
‘The Bait Trap was a stand out read for me with its destigmatising of alcoholism and recovery. I really came to empathise with Zac by the end of the book.’
BROOKE
‘It covered so many topics that I love to read and feel are super important to read and relate to in books but are hard to put into words.’
SHERRY’S BOOK NOOK
‘This is a phenomenal debut…I genuinely can’t speak any higher about this book.’
JACI
‘Hours of entertainment and I solidly recommend for any lover of a good Australian rural crime novel.’
KATE REED
‘The visuals of the mouse plague had me shuddering…I look forward to her next book but please, no more mice.’
HELEN DEUTROM
‘The writing is descriptive enough to make you feel you are there and compelling enough to keep you reading all the way through. It is a story of damaged people who find their way back to the light as they begin to heal from their own traumas. If you love to read crime mysteries, you will not go wrong with this one. I highly recommend it.’
BEAUTY & LACE BOOK CLUB
‘There is so much to love in this self-published debut, but at its heart are its characters. A great plot that builds steadily to a satisfying conclusion and a town filled with layered and relatable characters, this book ticked a lot of boxes for me.’
MERCEDES MAGUIRE
‘I do love a crime book set in Australia; rural Australia in particular, is a great setting for such violent murders. Throw in a mouse plague (ewww). The Bait Trap is much more than just a detective story.’
MANDY WHITE
‘I enjoyed this story and it's tale of family loyalties, forbidden love, revenge and redemption.
For a debut novel, it was pretty impressive, and I will happily read the next outing of this author.’
MICHELLE THE BOOK DRAGON
‘I loved the pervasiveness of the mouse plague and the insights into the secrets and characters found within small country towns. I also appreciated how Byrne and Thea were actively working to recover from their alcohol addictions.’
JADE ST CLAIR
‘Another great Aussie crime novel that you just can't put down. Definitely a page-turner, fast-paced Aussie thriller, will be keeping an eye out for more from this author’
BOOKISH.BLONDE16
‘Overall, it's a great debut, and I can highly recommend you to get this book if you are a fan of rural crime.’
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