Author Talk: Geoff Parkes - Mornington Library

Next date: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join author Geoff Parkes for a gripping author talk about his debut novel, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. Set in a small New Zealand town during the 1980s, this murder mystery explores the chilling secrets of a tight-knit community.

Ryan Bradley returns to the isolated town of Nashville, plagued by memories of Sanna Sovernen, a Finnish backpacker and his secret lover who disappeared the summer before.

Now, Sanna’s sister, Emilia, has arrived from Finland, determined to uncover the truth—and she wants Ryan’s help. As the one who reported Sanna missing, Ryan is thrust into the investigation, only to discover that Sanna might not have been the first woman to vanish in the area…

Geoff will discuss how his personal experiences growing up in the region and working as a wool presser during his university break inspired this atmospheric and suspense-filled novel.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the author about his process, the inspiration behind the story, and the dark undercurrents of life in rural New Zealand.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Farrell's Bookshop

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Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, 3931, View Map