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Ashley Kalagian Blunt, ‘Australia’s queen of tech noir’, will be in conversation with Chris Hammer on her new novel, Like, Follow, Die, a shattering and provocative psychological thriller which dives into the darkest corners of the internet and the powerful bonds between parents and children.

Corinne Gray’s life is falling apart. When homicide detective Kyle Nazarian unexpectedly knocks on her door on a rainy morning, she knows why. He wants to talk about her son, Ben. An average teen in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Ben is dating his first girlfriend and trying to find an after-school job. But as his luck sours, he’s increasingly drawn into shadowy corners of the internet.

This is Corinne’s chance to finally explain how her sweet-natured child, who loved history and dreamed of swimming for Olympic gold, grew up to do the unthinkable. What really happened to Ben? And could anyone have prevented it? Kyle, meanwhile, is grappling with his own crisis both at home and at work. Torn between his duties and a growing sympathy for Corinne, Kyle must decide how far he’s willing to go in his pursuit of justice.

‘There’s a chilling authenticity to Like Follow Die. It’s not only a story about the dark side of the web, it’s also about the unwavering strength of a mother’s love. It was an incredible experience bringing Corinne to life.’ â€“ Claudia Karvan (who narrates Corinne in the audiobook)

Ashley Kalagian Blunt’s bestselling psychological thriller Dark Mode was shortlisted for the 2024 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, the Danger Awards Best Crime Debut, and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction. She is also the author of Cold Truth, How to be Australian, a memoir, and My Name is Revenge, a novella and collected essays.

Award-winning author and ANU alumni Chris Hammer’s books include the internationally bestselling Martin Scarsden series: Scrublands, Silver , Trust and Legacy, the first two novels now a successful television series. Chris’s other bestselling series features homicide detectives Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic: Treasure &Dirt/ Opal Country; The Tilt/Dead Man’s Creek; The Seven/Cover The Bones and The Valley/The Broken River. 

The vote of thanks will be given by award-winning Canberra author Kaaron Warren, whose latest novel is The Underhistory.

Books will be available for signing from 5.30pm and again after the event.

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