On Friday May 2nd, the top-selling Bookshop Detectives appear as part of a panel for the Ngaio Marsh Awards. A thrilling free event featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.
Local Manawatū authors Riley Chance, a past Ngaios Best First Novel finalist, and G. B. Ralph, a Queer Indie Awards nominee, welcome past Ngaios Best Novel finalist Tina Shaw and police officers turned #1 New Zealand Fiction bestsellers ‘The Bookshop Detectives’ Gareth and Louise Ward for a criminally good conversation about the art of storytelling, crafting memorable characters, the impact of setting and real-life issues, and what drew each of them to mystery and thriller writing.
WHEN: Friday 2 May 2025
WHERE: Central Library, Ground Floor
WHEN: 6pm for a 6.15pm panel
