Cosy crime author Alexander Thorpe unveils his latest novel, Death Holds the Key, at AH Bracks Library

On Wednesday 20 November, the City of Melville host cosy crime author Alexander Thorpe at Civic Square Library for an in-conversation event unveiling his latest novel, Death Holds the Key.

In Death Leaves the Station, audiences were introduced to a nameless mendicant monk who helped solve a baffling crime in Western Australia’s outback. In Death Holds the Key, the monk’s road leads him to the Wheatbelt, where despised landholder Fred O’Donnell is discovered with a fatal bullet wound, all by himself in a locked room. It’s a classic plot handled in a deftly untraditional way.

Alexander Thorpe says, ‘I look at these stories mainly as entertainment – writing them is entertaining, and with any luck, reading them is entertaining, too.’ Alexander will be speaking about his novels, his writing process and the genre of cosy crime.

Our friends at Typeface Books will be selling Alexander’s books at the event, and be sure to stick around afterwards for an author meet-and-greet – Alexander will be available to sign books and take photos!

Space is limited and bookings are essential, so secure your spot today!