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Author Talk: Shankari Chandran

Author Talk: Shankari Chandran

Date & Time

Thursday 29 May 2025

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Shankari Chandran, in conversation with Dinuka McKenzie

Murdered journalists, international espionage, a fearless CIA agent – Unfinished Business has it all.

Join Miles Franklin Award-winner Shankari Chandran in conversation with fellow crime writer Dinuka McKenzie as they dive into Unfinished Business—a gripping thriller packed with espionage, justice, and deadly secrets. Set in post-war Sri Lanka, this novel takes readers deep into a world where truth is dangerous and the past refuses to stay buried.

Shankari and Dinuka will discuss the craft of writing high-stakes fiction and the real-world inspirations behind their stories. Don’t miss this compelling conversation between two of Australia’s most exciting literary voices. Book today!

What others are saying:

🔥 “Forget James Bond, Ellie Harper is the real deal!” – Dinuka McKenzie
📖 “Passionate, courageous and utterly gripping.” – Caroline Overington
📰 “A rare thriller that speaks with urgency and passion.” – Sydney Morning Herald

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Henry Carmichael Theatre, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
🎟 Tickets: Free for SMSA members | $10 for friends

 

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Date & Time

Thursday 29 May 2025

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location

Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Pitt Street, Sydney NSW, Australia

Henry Carmichael Theatre

280 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

Level 1

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