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MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY - BLOOD BY THE BEACH
Apr
1
6:00 pm18:00
Book Signing, Panel Discussion

MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY - BLOOD BY THE BEACH

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling event featuring five talented local storytellers.

As crime and thriller writing has evolved from puzzle-like mysteries to books delving deeply into psychology, people and places, it has continued to be one of the world’s most popular forms of storytelling. What draws us to darker tales?

Bestselling horror and thriller writer Kirsten McKenzie, a former customs officer and antiques dealer, will chair British doctor turned local author Jennifer Barraclough, police detectives turned crime writers Chris Blake and Angus McLean, and British actor and Wall Street banker turned debut novelist Nic Scanlan-Dyas, for a criminally good conversation about crafting page-turning storylines and memorable characters, harnessing diverse personal experiences, and the impact of setting and social issues.

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MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY - SEASIDE SECRETS
May
7
6:00 pm18:00
Book Signing, Panel Discussion

MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY - SEASIDE SECRETS

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling event featuring five talented Auckland storytellers.

As crime and thriller writing - fiction and non-fiction - has evolved from puzzle-like mysteries to books delving deeply into psychology, people and places, it has continued to be one of the world’s most popular forms of storytelling. What draws us to darker tales?

Featuring authors Michael Bennett, Gina Butson, Julie Ryan, Fiona Sussman, and Kirsten McKenzie

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ST CUTHBERT'S LITERARY EVENING 2025
Aug
8
6:30 pm18:30
Book Signing, Panel Discussion

ST CUTHBERT'S LITERARY EVENING 2025

Join Kirsten McKenzie and fellow St Cuthbert’s College alumni Rachel Paris, Petra Geller, Sophie Lindsay, Caroline Barron, and current parent Emma Vere-Jones at the 5th Annual St Cuthbert’s College Literary Evening.
All ticket sales go directly towards the St Cuthbert's College Old Girls' Association Scholarship Fund.

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Winter Reading Series
Jul
2
3:00 pm15:00
Book Signing

Winter Reading Series

Tucked away in the redeveloped Mews Precinct at 415 Remuera Road, is Auckland's newest independent bookstore - The Little Book Shop, an absolutely  beautiful haven for book lovers.

The Little Book Shop have started a Winter Reading Series, and this week it is my turn to read, alongside the beautiful Tsitsi Mapepa, the scholar Gina Cole, and one of my dearest friends, Pip McKay.

Wine and delicious pastries are available, thanks to their local sponsors, and the event won't cost you anything, unless you decide to buy all the books. Which is encouraged!

I'll be reading from my latest time travel book Ithaca Bound, and copies will be available for purchase, and signing, there.

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BLOOD BY THE BEACH - TAKAPUNA MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY
May
24
6:00 pm18:00
Book Signing, Panel Discussion

BLOOD BY THE BEACH - TAKAPUNA MYSTERY IN THE LIBRARY

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling event featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.

As crime and thriller writing has evolved from puzzle-like mysteries to books delving deeply into psychology, people and places, it has continued to be one of the world’s most popular forms of storytelling. What draws us to darker tales, both fictional and real?

Four-time Best Novel finalist Ben Sanders is joined by past Ngaios finalists Lizzie Harwood (Best First Novel) and Scott Bainbridge (Best Non-Fiction) and Waiheke Island author Nora West for discussion about crafting compelling storylines and memorable characters, and the impact of place and real-life themes. Bestselling author Kirsten McKenzie will keep the peace and prosecute the offenders.

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AUCKLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL: CRIMINAL MINDS
Apr
15
7:00 pm19:00
Book Signing, Festival, Panel Discussion

AUCKLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL: CRIMINAL MINDS

Criminal Minds - 10 crime writers in 100 thrilling minutes. Covering a criminally large range of small town crime to international espionage and finishing with a sliver of paranormal tension, these ten authors represent some of New Zealand’s best crime writers, together under one roof.

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THE FORGER AND THE THIEF LAUNCH
Nov
4
6:00 pm18:00
Book Signing, Book Launch

THE FORGER AND THE THIEF LAUNCH

Kirsten McKenzie’s latest thriller, The Forger and the Thief, will be launched at Time Out Bookstore on the 4th November 2020, to coincide with the 54th anniversary of the Florentine floods which provide the setting for the gripping paranormal thriller.

Starting at 6pm, everyone is welcome. Please note that the steep staircase will provide an accessibility issue for some attendees. If this affects your attendance on the night, please email Kirsten directly, and alternative arrangements can be made.

Copies of all Kirsten’s books will be available for purchase on the night from Time Out Bookstore.

Please RSVP by clicking the button below

RSVP FOR KIRSTEN'S BOOK LAUNCH

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NEWCASTLE NOIR
May
1
to 3 May
Book Signing, Festival, Panel Discussion

NEWCASTLE NOIR

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This hugely popular literary weekend is returning for its seventh year. Newcastle Noir 2020 will be held at Newcastle City Library.

Some of the UK’s best-loved crime writers, many from the region, will be present alongside authors from more than a dozen other countries.

The full programme of speakers and guests will be announced soon but Northumbria University lecturer, Jacky Collins, Dr Noir, who has spear-headed the event since its launch, promises there will be something for every kind of crime fiction follower.

She said: “From the very beginning we have always wanted Newcastle Noir to be a local, national and international crime fiction event.

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