Penguin Noir – A Crime Author Showcase

About

Penguin Noir is back with an evening of suspense, intrigue and criminally good conversation featuring some of Australia’s most acclaimed crime writers alongside exciting new voices in the genre.

The night begins with Nicholas Timms, who will discuss his heart-pounding, suspenseful debut set in Byron Bay, The Lineup.

A panel conversation will follow with Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier, authors of the action-packed gothic thriller The Mortons, and the beloved Candice Fox, whose latest novel Redbelly Crossing was an immediate bestseller. The discussion will be moderated by the brilliant Darcy Tindale.

Enjoy door prizes and exclusive giveaways throughout the evening.

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

About the authors:

Nicholas Timms is a lifelong surfer. He knows this world intimately – not just the way the water moves, but the undercurrents in the car parks, the codes between locals, the fractures beneath the surface. Born and bred in Byron Bay, he now lives in Sydney and works as a senior copywriter at a major advertising agency. The Lineup is his first book.

Justine Larbalestier & Scott Westerfeld are the authors of The Mortons, their joint adult debut, slated for simultaneous publication in 2026. Justine is an award-winning author of several novels for young adults, including My Sister Rosa, How to Ditch Your Fairy, Liar, Razorhurst, and Zombies v Unicorns (with Holly Black). Scott is best known as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of…