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Catherine Jinks

    January 1, 1963

    Catherine Jinks is an Australian author whose works are characterized by a penetrating insight into the human psyche and a masterful command of genre elements. She moves with ease between history, fantasy, and contemporary themes, always emphasizing detailed characterization and motivation. Her style is often described as accessible and engaging, capable of captivating readers of all ages. Jinks explores complex relationships, moral dilemmas, and the search for identity in various settings, making her work resonate with a broad audience.

    Catherine Jinks
    Living Hell
    Evil Genius
    The Genius Wars
    The Attack
    Genius Squad
    Pagan in Exile
    • 2023

      My fabulous freckles are wonderful fun. A hundred and twenty! I've counted each one. A gorgeous story about loving who you are - all the way down to the last freckle! Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith who was shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize 2020.

      Freckles
    • 2022

      The Attack

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(170)Add rating

      A boot camp for troubled young men, a hidden identity and murderous pursuit on a remote island: beloved author Catherine Jinks is back with another heart-pounding Australian thriller.

      The Attack
    • 2021

      The 'masterful' rural thriller by acclaimed writer Catherine Jinks, now available in a smaller format

      Shelter
    • 2014

      Ein rasantes Ferienabenteuer beginnt, als Marcus gegen seinen Willen mit seiner Mutter an den Diamond Beach reist, wo sie in einem alten, stinkenden Wohnwagen wohnen. Im „Keller“ des Wohnwagens entdecken Marcus und seine Freunde etwas, das sie in verrückte Traumwelten entführt. Sie erleben einen turbulenten Jahrmarkt, ein cooles Bandkonzert und eine Wellnessoase mit pinken Katzen, die ihnen Fußmassagen geben. Doch die Freude währt nicht lange: Kaum sind sie in diesen Traumwelten angekommen, verwandeln sich die Erlebnisse in Albträume, aus denen es kein Entrinnen gibt. Die Frage bleibt: Wie finden sie den Weg zurück zur Diamond Beach und zu ihrem normalen Leben?

      Fantastische Ferien im Paradies
    • 2011

      The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.3(38)Add rating

      Tobias tries to come to terms with the possibility that he might be a werewolf and enlists the help of suburban vampires when he is abducted, in the highly anticipated sequel to "The Reformed Vampire Support Group."

      The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group
    • 2010

      The Genius Wars

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(42)Add rating

      Boy-genius Cadel Piggot has a new name (Cadel Greenaius), a new family, and a new life. But when his best friend Sonja is attacked, it's up to him to figure out who was behind it.

      The Genius Wars
    • 2009
    • 2008

      Now that the Axis Institute for World Domination has been blown up; the founder, Dr. Phineas Darkkon, has died; and Prosper English (who enrolled Cadel in the first place) is in jail for myriad offenses, Cadel Piggott has round-the-clock surveillance so he'll be safe until he testifies against Prosper English. But nobody seems to want Cadel. Not Fiona, his social worker; not Saul Greeniaus, the detective assigned to protect him.     When he is approached by the head of Genius Squad--a group formed to investigate GenoME, one of Darkkon's pet projects--Cadel is dubious Genius Squad can offer him a real home and all the technology his heart desires. But why can't he bring himself to tell Saul what the group is really up to? And how can Genius Squad protect Cadel once Prosper English breaks out of jail?

      Genius Squad
    • 2008

      Evil Genius

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.8(262)Add rating

      Child prodigy Cadel Piggot, an antisocial computer hacker, discovers his true identity when he enrolls as a first-year student at an advanced crime academy.

      Evil Genius
    • 2008

      Die Bekenntnisse eines Spions der Inquisition Südfrankreich, im frühen 14. Jahrhundert. Vor vielen Jahren war der Pergamentmacher einmal Spion im Dienste der Kirche. Nun führt er ein ruhiges Leben in Narbonne – bis ihn die Vergangenheit einholt. Hélie bleibt keine andere Wahl, als sich der Macht seines alten Lehrmeisters zu beugen, der ihn noch einmal in die Dienste der Inquisition zwingt. Er soll das mysteriöse Verschwinden eines Mannes aufklären, der die Machenschaften einer neuen Sekte auskundschaftete. Schnell verstrickt sich Helié dabei immer tiefer in ein Netz aus Betrug, Täuschung, Ketzerei und Mord. Und irgendwann muss er sich selbst die Frage stellen, wem sein eigener Glaube und Gehorsam gelten…

      Die Ketzer von Narbonne