Penguin Noir – A Crime Author Showcase

Penguin Noir is back with an evening of suspense, intrigue and criminally good conversation featuring some of Australia’s most acclaimed crime writers alongside exciting new voices in the genre.

The night begins with Nicholas Timms, who will discuss his heart-pounding, suspenseful debut set in Byron Bay, The Lineup.

A panel conversation will follow with Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier, authors of the action-packed gothic thriller The Mortons, and the beloved Candice Fox, whose latest novel Redbelly Crossing was an immediate bestseller. The discussion will be moderated by the brilliant Darcy Tindale.

Enjoy door prizes and exclusive giveaways throughout the evening.

Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.

About the authors:

Nicholas Timms is a lifelong surfer. He knows this world intimately – not just the way the water moves, but the undercurrents in the car parks, the codes between locals, the fractures beneath the surface. Born and bred in Byron Bay, he now lives in Sydney and works as a senior copywriter at a major advertising agency. The Lineup is his first book.

Justine Larbalestier & Scott Westerfeld are the authors of The Mortons, their joint adult debut, slated for simultaneous publication in 2026. Justine is an award-winning author of several novels for young adults, including My Sister Rosa, How to Ditch Your Fairy, Liar, Razorhurst, and Zombies v Unicorns (with Holly Black). Scott is best known as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 20 books for adults and young readers, including the Uglies and Impostors series, and the Leviathan trilogy. Justine and Scott are married and split their time between Sydney and NYC.

Candice Fox is the author of eleven crime novels and the winner of three prestigious Ned Kelly Awards. She has also co-written seven New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson, the world’s bestselling thriller writer. Candice’s novels Crimson Lake and Redemption Point were adapted into a major ABC TV series called Troppo. A meticulous researcher, Candice has interviewed a serial killer on death row, been to prison three times (for work purposes) and while on honeymoon in the US took a road trip to famous crime scenes looking for clues. She has also dined with a former President of the United States, filmed a cameo role in her latest screen adaptation and, as a volunteer for WIRES, has rescued countless wild animals.

Darcy Tindale is an actor, author, theatresports player and director, and has appeared in television commercials, film and on stage. She has written comedy for radio, stage, media personalities, comedians, and theatre restaurants. Her short stories, plays and poems have been published in anthologies, journals, and magazines. The Fall Between is her first novel.