Jack Beaumont in conversation with Tim Ayliffe
Event description
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Based on Jack Beaumont's experiences as a former DGSE operative, Liar's Game delivers incredible authenticity, action and suspense.
On Thursday 18th September at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Jack Beaumont in conversation with Tim Ayliffe.
Copies of Liar's Game will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Beaumont signing copies after the discussion.
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ABOUT THE 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. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? One of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs, it serves a delicious range of food and beverages.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Alec de Payns is on the run - and wanted for murder - in the new thriller by the bestselling author of The Frenchman.
'A gripping spy novel that could only be written by someone who has operated in this world.' - Gary Jubelin, journalist, former homicide detective and author of I Catch Killers
While recruiting a Russian human source embedded in the shadows of illicit financial networks, French spy Alec de Payns is abruptly pulled from the field. His new mission: exfiltrate a North Korean walk-in from Beijing who claims to know the details of a massive cyberattack that could destroy the world's economy. But before the defector can utter a word, he dies in de Payns' arms on the journey home.
The failure of such a routine job enrages France's new prime minister, who views the covert actions of the DGSE - the French external spy agency - as a political liability. When de Payns' next mission mysteriously collapses, the Company has no choice but to disavow him.
Now exposed, hunted across South-East Asia and cut off from official support, de Payns must survive alone, untangle a deadly conspiracy and protect his family. But in a world of deception, who can he trust? And who is truly pulling the strings in this deadly liar's game?
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ABOUT JACK BEAUMONT
Jack Beaumont is the pseudonym of a former operative in the clandestine operations branch of the French foreign secret service, the DGSE. He joined 'The Company' after being an air force fighter pilot and later flying special operations and intelligence missions. Beaumont's background gives his novels a level of authenticity that few other spy thrillers have been able to achieve.
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ABOUT TIM AYLIFFE
Tim Ayliffe’s thriller novels have been informed by his 25-year career as a journalist in Australia and around the world. He writes about espionage, extremism, politics and the global power games at play in the 21st Century. He has been the Managing Editor of Television and Video for ABC News and also Executive Producer of News Breakfast. He is the author of the ‘John Bailey’ series including The Greater Good, State of Fear, The Enemy Within, Killer Traitor Spy and his most recent novel, The Wrong Man. Tim's thrillers are also in development for TV. When he's not writing or chasing news stories, Tim watches rugby and surfs. He lives in Sydney.
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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 and Allen and Unwin.
With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.
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