I loved Jo Dixon’s 2023 debut novel, The House of Now & Then, so I was very excited to read her new book A Shadow At The Door. And it did not disappoint – it’s a gripping character driven mystery and it’s just made me love this Aussie author even more!

Set in beautiful Tasmania, former actress Remi is rebuilding her life after the breakdown of her marriage and a physical attack that rocked her world. She has kept herself busy meticulously restoring her Hobart heritage home to its former glory but when her ex-husband, Simon, threatens to sell the renovated property from under her, she needs to come up with money quickly settle her debt to him. This prompts her to welcome two housemates, Josephine and Emmerson, into her home but when someone starts targeting her with “pranks” she begins to question if she’s made the right decision and who could potentially be out to hurt her.

The biggest strength in this book for me was the twists and turns and uncovering everyone’s secrets. I suspected all the characters at one point or another and it kept me guessing up until the final reveal. My favourite characters were the 2 housemates, who although were very different characters, they both added depth and authenticity to the storyline. And I always love an atmospheric Tassie setting especially for a tense mystery.

I can’t wait to see what Jo Dixon writes next and if you haven’t checked her books out yet, I highly recommend you do – you will not be disappointed!

A big thank you to Netgalley and HQ Fiction for the ARC of this I read for honest review.