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1 y separately published work icon Immortal Combat Leah Giarratano , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2013 6357747 2013 single work novel young adult fantasy

'A war that will end the world or save it . . .

'The prophesied war is raging. Luke's destiny is unstoppable, Sam's losses and powers are unravelling her mind, and Jake's family secrets put the whole world in peril. And that's before the darkest warlock of all time makes his first move on the chessboard. A move he's planned for centuries . . .

'A gripping new series about a collision of worlds, the power of destiny, and the darkness in us all.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon The Laeduin Leah Giarratano , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2013 6357690 2013 single work novel young adult fantasy

'The psychopath, the empath and the genius are finally together – and not everyone is happy about their reunion. As their powers grow stronger they are forced to seek out an unexpected ally. But as war between the worlds threatens to erupt, it becomes apparent that no one can be trusted . . . not even family.

The second book in this gripping new series about a collision of worlds, the power of destiny, and the darkness in us all.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know Leah Giarratano , 2013 single work essay
— Appears in: If I Tell You...I'll Have to Kill You 2013;
1 5 y separately published work icon The Telling Disharmony : The Telling Leah Giarratano , Camberwell : Penguin , 2012 Z1864817 2012 single work novel young adult fantasy

'A psychopath . . . an empath . . . a genius.

'Three siblings who will save the world - or destroy it. They know nothing of each other. They know nothing of the Telling. But they'll need to learn fast if they're going to survive...

'A gripping new series about a collision of worlds, the power of destiny, and the darkness in us all...' (From the publisher's website.)

1 1 y separately published work icon Disharmony Leah Giarratano , Camberwell : Penguin Books , 2012 6357665 2012 series - author novel young adult fantasy
1 Leah Giarratano : The Books That Changed Me Leah Giarratano , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 1 August 2010; (p. 10-11)
Leah Giarratano lists five books that changed her. Her list includes Gabrielle Lord's Whipping Boy.
1 1 y separately published work icon Watch the World Burn Leah Giarratano , North Sydney : Bantam Books , 2010 Z1705656 2010 single work novel crime detective  When a spate of seemingly unconnected acid and arson attacks begin around 'Sydney, Sergeant Jill Jackson must work to solve the crimes and clear the name of an innocent man.

'Miriam Caine, aged 70, is dining with her son when she bursts into flames in the restaurant of a five-star hotel. The restaurant's manager, Troy Berrigan, is first to her aid, but the woman later dies of her injuries. When investigators find accelerants on the victim's face and clothing, the incident becomes a police matter, and attention is turned to Berrigan, a fallen hero cop who fits the arsonist profile. Berrigan knows he's not the killer, but he also knows that at the time of the incident, he was the only person close enough to have set her on fire. When he's connected to another death, Troy must do all he can to discover what really happened to Miriam Caine and whether her death was the beginning of an orchestrated campaign of terror.

'While on study leave, Detective Sergeant Jill Jackson becomes caught up in the investigation. Working with Federal Agent Gabriel Delahunt, she is determined to find out what happened to Miriam Caine, because this case for her is not only about murder and maiming in Sydney, it will change Jill Jackson's life forever.' (Publication summary)
1 Up Front : Leah Giarratano Leah Giarratano , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 30 May 2009; (p. 5)
1 5 y separately published work icon Black Ice Leah Giarratano , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2009 Z1580488 2009 single work novel crime detective

'Detective Sergeant Jill Jackson is working undercover in Sydney's murky drug world. Living in a run down flat and making unlikely friends Jill sees first hand what devastation the illegal drugs scene can wreak.

Jill's sister Cassie has a new boyfriend Christian Worthington. Like her, he is one of the beautiful people of Sydney, rich, good looking, great job, great car and seen in all the right places. He is a high flying lawyer doing pro bono work to keep a drug dealer out of gaol. He is also Cassie's supplier, keeping her supplied with cocaine and ice. When Cassie overdoses and is dumped at the hospital her life begins to spiral out of control.

Seren Templeton is just out of Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre. Two years in gaol away from her son for something she didn't do. And now she is ready to get her revenge on the man responsible. Things start to go awry when these worlds collide and Jill and Cassie meet on opposite sides of the law.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 3 y separately published work icon Voodoo Doll Leah Giarratano , Sydney : Bantam Australia , 2008 Z1510170 2008 single work novel crime detective

'Sergeant Jill Jackson has been promoted and is transferred to a task force targeting gang related home invasions in south western Sydney. This means leaving her beloved eastern suburbs and her partner Scott which would have been impossible a year ago. Jill is much stronger since the death of the man who abducted her and is now ready to face the challenge of a new team and a new partner.

'The gang is believed to be responsible for at least five brutal home invasions over the last two months with the most recent culminating in a vicious knife attack that has left one of the victims crippled. On Jill's first day in the office the taskforce finds that that violence has escalated to murder and Jill and the team are now hunting a psychopath.' (Provided by publisher)

1 y separately published work icon Jill Jackson Leah Giarratano , 2007 2007- Z1510173 2007 series - author novel crime detective
1 6 y separately published work icon Vodka Doesn't Freeze Leah Giarratano , Milsons Point : Bantam Australia , 2007 Z1405751 2007 single work novel crime detective When a middle-aged man is brutally murdered in the dunes overlooking a children's pool, it's immediately clear to Sergeant Jill Jackson that this was no ordinary victim: someone has stopped a dangerous paedophile in his tracks. Knowing first-hand the impact of such men on their prey, Jill is ambivalent about pursuing the killer, but when more men die - all known to police as child sex offenders - she is forced to face the fact that a serial killer is on the loose. As the investigation deepens, Jill unearths a long-established Sydney paedophile ring - a club of wealthy men who have thought until now that that they are untouchable. Despite the deaths of some of its members, the club is still operating and until Jill can shut it down, children are still in grave danger. As she faces predators and their victims, a psychotherapist losing her mind, and her own nightmares come to life, Jill is forced to decide whether or not she really wants to catch this killer. (Publisher's blurb).
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