ABOUT THE EVENT:

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

On Friday 31st October at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join Bryan Brown in conversation with Matthew Spencer.

Copies of The Hidden will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Brown signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

Red Mill is based in the historic White Bay Steelworks, just across from the inner-west icon, the White Bay Power Station. Red Mill makes small batches of high-quality Rum to age in a special barrel program, blended and bottled in their wonderful, industrial home. Visiting Red Mill is a chance to see the workings of an artisanal distillery, in the historic surrounds of this remarkable building. Refreshments available to purchase include wine, beer and a signature Red Mill cocktail. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

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?
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ABOUT BRYAN BROWN

Bryan Brown is an actor, having appeared in over a hundred film and television productions. He has worked in some twenty countries, including his home country of Australia and the United States. 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.

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ABOUT MATTHEW SPENCER

Matthew Spencer's debut novel, Black River, published by Allen & Unwin, announced him as a powerful new voice in Australian crime writing. It went on to win the inaugural 2023 Danger Award for Debut Crime Fiction, praised for its taut pacing and psychological depth. His second novel, Broke Road, also with Allen & Unwin, builds on that reputation, delving into human frailty, moral choice, and the unsettling places where personal histories collide with public consequences.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain.

With thanks to our venue partner Red Mill and Allen and Unwin.

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