Reviews.

“Mac's Memories,” by Dr. G. H. Cunningham (A. H. and A. W. Reed, Dunedin and Wellington), is the life story of a gallant gentleman, the late Squadron Leader McGregor. The book should have a big sale for three reasons. It is an authoritative account, written by a personal friend of one of our air heroes, it is a vivid and intensely interesting story, and, finally, all profits from the sale will be paid to the McGregor Memorial Fund for the support of the wife and family. In the opening pages the author gives an appealing personal picture of “Mac” with a word as to his parents and grandparents, “typical Scottish fighting stock.” Then he goes on to' trace his flying life, his experiences as a war pilot, his experiences in pioneer flying in this country, the story of the great international air race and finally “Mac's” part in commercial aviation in New Zealand. The book is interestingly illustrated and is published in two editions, one at 7/6 and a de luxe edition, signed by the author, at 20/-.

“Mr. Jelly's Business,” by Arthur W. Upfield (Angus and Robertson, Sydney), should appeal to lovers of detective thrillers, even those whose tastes are catered for by the best English and Continental detective writers. If you have read “Wings above Diamantina” by the same author you will remember the appealing figure of Detective-Inspector Bonaparte, a half-caste sleuth. He appears once more in this latest book and in his very best form. “Bony's” part in this highly exciting story will place him as an enduring figure in your gallery of fiction detectives.

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“The Glory Box Mystery,” by G. W. Wicking (Angus and Robertson, Sydney), also proves that these Australian writers can turn out detective fiction well up to the standard of other countries. A customer at a big furnishing emporium in Melbourne buys a glory box and in it is discovered the body of a partner in the firm. Here's where Detective Greenwood, a sleuth of bulldog tenacity, gets busy. Altogether there are three murders to unravel making things particularly enthralling for the reader.

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“Everlasting Hurricane,” by R. W. Coulter (Angus and Robertson, Sydney), is an adventure-charged story concerning two escapees from New Caledonia. They escape from their island prison during a hurricane. The vivid descriptive powers of the author, particularly during the sea scenes, are reminiscent of Joseph Conrad. His is a somewhat new and arresting style. The love story of Peter Craig, one of the escapees, and Anne, the daughter of the master of an island schooner, completes the plot of this powerful romantic novel.

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