Meet the Authors: Michael Brissenden and Paul Daley - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 16 September 2025
24 days from now
6 - 7pm
1 hour
Please join us at Newcastle City Library as Paul Daley and Michael Brissenden sit down to discuss crime writing and their latest crime fiction novels.
Michael's new book, Dust, is a dark, gripping thriller that explores the complexities of identity, a search for truth and the unyielding forces of corruption in a world where lives are lived on the fringe and nothing is as it seems.
Paul Daley's new book, The Leap, is a pulse-pounding literary thriller, filled with humour, horror, blistering historical truths, indelible characters and a final twist that will take your breath away.
Books will be available for sale from MacLean's Booksellers and both authors will be signing copies.
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
If you have any access or inclusion needs, you will be able to advise us when booking.
About the Authors:
Michael Brissenden had a long career as a journalist and spent many years working as a foreign correspondent. He has written for journals, magazines and essay collections and has published three novels, The List, Dead Letters and Smoke.
Paul Daley is a celebrated Australian author, journalist and essayist. Since 2013 he has worked for The Guardian writing features and regular columns about Australian history and national identity. He has written both non-fiction and fiction books including Beersheba, Canberra and Jesustown amongst others.
Michael's new book, Dust, is a dark, gripping thriller that explores the complexities of identity, a search for truth and the unyielding forces of corruption in a world where lives are lived on the fringe and nothing is as it seems.
Paul Daley's new book, The Leap, is a pulse-pounding literary thriller, filled with humour, horror, blistering historical truths, indelible characters and a final twist that will take your breath away.
Books will be available for sale from MacLean's Booksellers and both authors will be signing copies.
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
If you have any access or inclusion needs, you will be able to advise us when booking.
About the Authors:
Michael Brissenden had a long career as a journalist and spent many years working as a foreign correspondent. He has written for journals, magazines and essay collections and has published three novels, The List, Dead Letters and Smoke.
Paul Daley is a celebrated Australian author, journalist and essayist. Since 2013 he has worked for The Guardian writing features and regular columns about Australian history and national identity. He has written both non-fiction and fiction books including Beersheba, Canberra and Jesustown amongst others.
