Overview

What secrets lie in the ashes? 

Join acclaimed journalist Michael Brissenden for an engaging discussion about his latest novel, Smoke.  

After a brutal wildfire tears through the town of Jasper in the Californian sierras, a body is discovered in a shed. It looks like an open-and-shut case of accidental death – until further investigation reveals that the victim was locked in from the outside. 

In a long career as a journalist, Michael has covered politics and national security issues and spent many years working as a foreign correspondent. Now writing gripping tales of crime, Smoke has been hailed as one of 2024’s top thrillers.     

Enjoy a deliciously dark evening of crime in small town America, accompanied by wine and light refreshments. 

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