Jane Harper

ARE YOU UP FOR A MYSTERY/THRILLER NOVEL FROM DOWN UNDER? 

Roswell Readers are in for a real treat. Roswell Reads invites you to an event featuring Jane Harper, Australia’s Queen of Crime, the author of five novels, all set in rural Australia. 

The New York Times critically acclaimed and bestselling author’s latest captivating novel, “Last One Out,” released April 14 and set in a modern ghost town, is already on Australia’s bestseller list. Rights have been sold in 27 territories worldwide, with film rights optioned to Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea. 

Harper, who penned “The Dry,” (winner of various awards, including the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, the 2017 Indie Award Book of the Year, the 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year Award and the CWA Gold Dagger Award for the best crime novel of 2017), also wrote “Force of Nature,” “The Lost Man” and “Exiles.” She previously worked as a print journalist for 13 years, both in Australia and the United Kingdom, and lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter and son. 

Her books “The Dry (2020),” and “Force of Nature (2024)” have been adapted into films, while “The Survivors (2025)” is now a six-part Netflix series. 

Harper will be in conversation with USA Today and internationally bestselling mystery and thriller author Kimberly Belle, whose latest novel, “The Expat Affair,” comes out June 3.

Harper has dedicated her new release to all the passionate and highly knowledgeable librarians and booksellers who have helped not only her but countless others develop a love of reading over the years.

WHERE: Roswell Adult Learning Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for the presentation only or $40 for admission, an autographed and personalized hardback copy of the book, reserved seating and a photo with the author. (Handling fees will be added to both ticket options). To order, click here, call 770-594-6232, or go to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center box office.