Coffee & Crime featuring Alex Dook & Shaeden Berry

Want a little crime with your coffee?

Come, sit, sip your coffee, and be entertained by two of WA’s brightest crime writing talents. This isn't a typical library event; it’s a casual morning for people who love a good page-turner and a great chat.

Our guest authors will discuss their latest books and dive into all things crime, from their favourite fictional detectives and must-watch TV mysteries to the inspirations behind their plots.

Featuring Alex Dook (Nothing Personal, Gunpowder Creek) and Shaeden Berry (Down the Rabbit Hole, At Cafe 64, The Girl in the Story) and hosted by Toby Halsey from Books in the Brewery, this promises to be a fun and engaging morning for local crime and mystery fans.

About the authors

Alex Dook is a writer based in Perth. His previous writing has been longlisted for the 2019 Fogarty Literary Award and Highly Commended in the 2021 Fogarty Literary Award. His novel, Gunpowder Creek, was published in 2025 by Echo Publishing and has been optioned for the screen.

Shaeden Berry is an author with a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, and a Master's in Writing. Her debut novel, Down the Rabbit Hole (Echo Publishing, 2024), was shortlisted for the 2025 WA Premier's Literary Award for Emerging Writer and the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction. Her second novel, At Cafe 64 (Echo Publishing, 2025), was longlisted for the 2026 Davitt Award for Adult Fiction. Shaeden's short stories have featured in anthologies such as Kill Your Darlings' New Australian Fiction 2023, The Unexpected Party and Strangely Enough. She lives in Boorloo with her partner and their two cats, Frumpkin and George.

Important Information

• Accessible event - wheelchair Accessible, accessible parking, accessible restrooms.

• The event may be photographed for marketing purposes, and you will have the option to opt-out on the day.

This event is brought to you by the City of South Perth. For more information contact us or visit our website.