Author Event - Candice Fox and J.P. Pomare in conversation

Thu Apr 02 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am UTC+11:00

Penrith City Library | Penrith

Penrith City Library
Publisher/HostPenrith City Library
Author Event - Candice Fox and J.P. Pomare in conversation
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Masters of crime fiction Candice Fox and J.P. Pomare will be in conversation at Penrith Library this April discussing their latest books.
About this Event

About Candice Fox

CANDICE FOX is the author of eleven crime novels and the winner of three prestigious Ned Kelly Awards. She has also co-written seven New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson, the world’s bestselling thriller writer.

Candice's novels Crimson Lake and Redemption Point were adapted into a major ABC TV series called Troppo.

A meticulous researcher, Candice has interviewed a serial killer on Death Row, been to Pr*son three times (for work purposes) and while on honeymoon in the US took a road trip to famous crime scenes looking for clues. She has also dined with a former President of the United States, filmed a cameo role in her latest screen adaptation and, as a volunteer for WIRES, has rescued countless wild animals.

She lives in Sydney.

About J.P. Pomare

J.P. POMARE is an award-winning author whose debut novel, Call Me Evie (2018), won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel. In the Clearing (2019) was made into a Disney+ Original Series, The Clearing, while Tell Me Lies (2020) was a #1 Audible bestseller and was shortlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction. The Last Guests (2021) was critically acclaimed and made into a Stan Original TV series, Watching You. His fifth book, The Wrong Woman (2022), was a top-ten bestseller and was highly acclaimed, as was Home Before Night (2023). 17 Years Later (2024) was shortlisted for both the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction and the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel, and is currently being adapted for the screen. The Gambler is his eighth novel.

J.P. Pomare was born in New Zealand and lives in Melbourne with his wife and daughter.

Purchase books from the Harry Hartog Books pop up book store at the event and have them signed by the authors.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

We are commited to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require any accommodations to attend this event please contact 02 47327891.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith, Australia

Tickets

AUD 5.00

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