Summertime Crime: Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox in Ballarat

A special treat for lovers of crime fiction – enjoy a scintillating conversation with two Victorian-based crime writers as they introduce their newly released novels at Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.

Geoff Parkes, The First Law of the Bush
Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s rugged King Country, this riveting rural noir explores a tight-knit community where nothing is quite as it seems – and where asking the wrong question can come at a deadly price.

Geoff was born and raised in rural New Zealand and now lives in Melbourne. For twelve years, he has written a weekly opinion column for The Roar, Australia’s leading online sports website. He is the author of When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush.

Susi Fox, The Other Child
A gripping psychological suspense novel about mistrust, fear and betrayal. When a neighbour’s offhand comment sparks deep-seated suspicions, Lauren is forced to confront the terrifying question: who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love?

Susi is the author of the bestselling psychological thriller Mine, shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. She is a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family.