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27 Oct

Matthew Reilly in Conversation

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Hear author Matthew Reilly in conversation about his new standalone thriller, The Detective.

For 150 years, women have been going missing. And all of the investigators who went in search of them - from 1877 to the present day - have disappeared too. Now Sam Speedman, a most unique private detective is on the case. Brilliant, direct and disarming, Sam is different. He's not your average private detective. But then again, this isn't your average case. For not even he will be prepared for what he will find.

Set in the darkest corners of the American south, tapping into hot-button issues that simmer beneath the surface of the modern US, this is Matthew Reilly bringing you a detective thriller like no other.

Seating on the night is unallocated, and books will be on sale at the event. The talk will be approximately one hour, and a book signing follows.

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Mon 27 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm

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The Capitol
113 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Adult / general $20
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