Crime author showcase with Penguin Noir

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6.15-8.15pm
Thursday 3 September 2026

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About the event

Join us for an exclusive evening of suspense, intrigue and criminally good conversation featuring some of Australia's most acclaimed crime writers alongside exciting new voices in the genre for Penguin Noir's WA debut.

Be among the first to hear Rachael Johns and Mercedes Mercier introduce their forthcoming new series, #1 Insta Detectives. They will kick off the evening with this exciting exclusive, in conversation with Michael Trant.

A panel conversation will follow with Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier, authors of the action-packed gothic thriller The Mortons, and Amanda Hampson, whose latest novel, The Model Murder, is the newest instalment in her award-winning Australian cosy crime series, The Tea Ladies.

In partnership with Dymocks Booksellers.

Books will be available for purchase and signing by the authors on the night.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please arrive at 6pm for a 6.15pm start.

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$10 per person

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Success Library

11 Wentworth Pde, Success 6164

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Contact Title Cockburn Libraries

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