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Books set in New Zealand

  • Submitted: 29th April 2026

Books set in New Zealand

Travelling to New Zealand is a long journey for many. BUT with a book it’s not! Here are some of the latest books that are recommended for Booktrailers everywhere:

 

Reaper Vanda SymonReaper – Vanda Symon

A killer is hunting Auckland’s homeless.

Max Grimes is homeless, living on the streets of Auckland – among the forgotten, the invisible. But now someone is hunting the homeless, killing them one by one. No one cares. Except Max.

 

 

 

 

 

A Beautiful Family Jennifer TrevelyanA Beautiful Family Jennifer Trevelyan

Family secrets and a searing atmosphere set over one long, hot summer on the New Zealand coast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Axeman's CarnivalThe Axeman’s Carnival Catherine Chidgey

A story narrated by a magpie! Set in Otago.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greta and Valdin Rebecca K ReillyGreta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly

Siblings Greta and Valdin are flatmates, beholden to the same near-unpronounceable surname, and both make questionable choices when it comes to love.

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Cage Tom BaragwanathPaper Cage – Tom Baragwanath

In a small town, a kidnapping is everyone’s business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See more literary settings here:

Books in which a phonecall changes everything

Where Neighbours are the centre of interest

Horror as a setting

Plot twists that blow your mind

Maps and Globes in Books

 

Literary Tours (Cities, countries etc)

Ancient Greece

Japan

London

Iceland – crime novels

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