Do you enjoy mysteries and thrills? This May, the popular Mystery in the Library series of author events comes to Pukekohe.
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invite booklovers to this free event; a thrilling afternoon of criminally good korero with four talented Kiwi writers.
Bestselling horror and thriller writer Kirsten McKenzie will chair South Auckland police detective and private investigator turned kids' mystery writer Angus McLean, local true crime and historical mysteries author Terry Carson, and Waiuku cosy mystery writer Naomi Kuttner in a fun and fascinating korero on the art and craft of page-turning writing, creating memorable characters, and the impact of people and place.
WHEN: Saturday, 24 May 2025
WHERE: Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe,
WHEN: 2pm
Free entry, but RSVP to franklinoutreach@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Angus is a retired South Auckland detective, private investigator, and author of more than 30 books ranging across action thrillers, mystery, spy, private eye and wartime novels, dystopian tales, and most recently, the Bow Street Runners series of middle grade mysteries for younger readers.
Naomi is a Waiuku author of urban fantasy and cosy mysteries. She spends her free time (ha!) raising her twin son and daughter, writing, taking the dog to the beach, and getting out on the water whenever possible. Her new paranormal cosy mystery, THE RETIRED ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY GARDENING, was published earlier this year.
Terry gave up a legal career to write and finds his former career melds nicely with his interest in history - and historical crime in particular. After non-fiction writing about old courthouse buildings, New Zealand’s most sensational early multiple murders (The Axeman’s Accomplice), and many articles for historical magazines, he is now concentrating on writing fiction set in nineteenth century New Zealand. When not engaged in writing, he enjoys e-biking in the nearby South Auckland countryside.
Kirsten is a bestselling horror and thriller writer and publishing consultant who fought international crime for 14 years as a Customs Officer, before leaving to work in the family antique store, which inspired her timeslip novels. Last year her short story "The Watchman", part of the REMAINS TO BE TOLD anthology, was shortlisted for the Sir Julius Vogel Awards.