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In conversation with Geoff Parks and Susi Fox

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Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Ballarat Central VIC, Australia
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 6pm - 7:30pm AEDT

Event description

Geoff & Susi will be in conversation talking about their new books:

The First Law of the Bush by Geoff Parks

Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole.

The Other Child by Susi Fox

The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal, from the author of the bestselling Mine.

Geoff Parks

Born and raised in rural New Zealand, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush.

Susi Fox
Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family.

Attendee price: $11.78 bookings essential incl. light refreshment, gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased at the Library. More information at https://ballaratmi.org.au/talks

Presented in partnership with Collins Booksellers on Lydiard.


This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.


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Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Ballarat Central VIC, Australia