Ashley Kalagian Blunt, bestselling author of the psychological thriller Dark Mode, is set to visit the Central Coast for the first time, with an author talk at Erina Library on October 23 at 10.30am.
Blunt will discuss her gripping novel Dark Mode and share insights into its true crime themes and her research and writing process.
Dark Mode is partially set on the Central Coast, with part of its climax taking place at Pearl Beach.
The event promises an engaging dive into the author’s exploration of the dark web.
After her own personal details were found for sale on the dark web, Blunt embarked on an investigation of this hidden world, experiences she will candidly share with attendees.
She’ll also delve into true crime obsessions and her research into the dark side of plants, including voodoo lilies, corpse flowers, and rat-eating pitcher plants, while offering practical tips on how to be safer online.
Dark Mode, published in multiple territories and languages, was shortlisted for the 2024 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, the Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction, and the Danger Award for Debut Fiction.
Blunt is also known for her memoir How to Be Australian, and her debut book My Name Is Revenge, a collection of fiction and essays.
She co-hosts the popular podcast James and Ashley Stay at Home, focused on creativity, writing, and health.
Her next thriller, Cold Truth, is highly anticipated and set for release in early 2025.