Byron Writers Festival invites you to a special evening event with Bryan Brown in conversation about his new thriller novel, The Hidden, with Nell Schofield.

Bryan Brown's distinctive storytelling voice returns in this unflinching, gripping novel from the bestselling author of The Drowning.

The Heads was once a small village on the NSW north coast. Now it's a large village with a lot of action below the surface. A shipment of coke, a crime squad investigation and a drug overdose keep the local sergeant pretty busy.

Someone is preying on the women of The Heads. And what does the discovery of buried roosters in the forest mean to a young boy?

Will Sergeant William Jarrett uncover what is really going on or will it all remain hidden?

'Tight, tense, this mystery rockets along. All you can do is hang on and hope your favourites survive.' Candice Fox

Books will be available for purchase and signing, presented by The Book Room.

About Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown is a celebrated actor who has appeared in over a hundred film and television productions. He has worked in some twenty countries, including his home country of Australia. Sweet Jimmy, seven short stories on crime, was released in 2021. The Drowning was his first novel, released in 2023. The Hidden is his latest thriller.

About Nell Schofield

Nell Schofield is a performer, writer, broadcaster, activist and producer.

When: Thursday 6 November 6:30pm

Where: NEW VENUE The Book Room, 27 Fletcher Street Byron Bay

Food and bar available

This event is proudly sponsored by Australian Ethical.

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