Popular crime author coming to Kerang

Published on 21 September 2022

The Gannawarra Library Service is hosting special Author Talk session with renowned crime fiction writer, Robert Gott next month.

The author of more than 90 books, Mr Gott will speak about his career and inspirations during a special event occurring at Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library on Thursday, 13 October from 10.30am.

“The Gannawarra Library Service’s Author Talk sessions are popular occasions, enabling residents to learn about the inspiration behind many of the items in the library service’s collection,” Gannawarra Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Tom O’Reilly said.

Mr Gott is the author of the popular Murders series, which include The Holiday Murders, The Port Fairy Murders, The Autumn Murders and The Orchard Murders, as well as the William Power series of crime-caper novels set in 1940s Australia, comprising Good Murder, A Thing of Blood, Amongst the Dead and The Serpent’s Sting.

“Robert’s work has been shortlisted twice for the Australian Crime Writers Association’s Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction, whilst he is also renowned for his The Adventures of Naked Man newspaper cartoon series,” Mr O’Reilly said.

Spaces are limited to attend this special session. To book your spot, please phone the Gannawarra Library Service on (03) 5452 1546.