An Evening of Wine and Crime with Michelle Prak

Join us for a thrilling literary evening of wine and crime with bestselling author Michelle Prak at The Mawson Centre on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

Enjoy a fascinating discussion about her latest crime novel, followed by a Q&A session, book signing, and complimentary wine and refreshments. Immerse yourself in the world of crime fiction and uncover the secrets behind Michelle’s gripping storytelling.

Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025
Time: 6.15pm to 7.30pm
Location: The Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main St, Mawson Lakes
Cost: Free, but bookings are essential

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Barren Cape

An abandoned resort seems the perfect place to hide, but is Barren Cape a refuge or a trap?

Former housemates Mac and Erika are homeless. Well, Erika is fine, she just has to live with her parents until she can find another rental. Mac's situation is much worse – family isn't an option and she's surfing the couches of her increasingly exasperated friends.

Driving around one lonely afternoon, Mac discovers Barren Cape. Once destined to be a luxury escape, now it's just wire fence and gray cement.

It's stark, but quiet. There's no harm in staying a little while…

Author bio

Michelle Prak is the author of The Rush, a thriller published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster ANZ, Crooked Lane Books (US), and HarperCollins France (Le Déluge). The novel was voted into Better Reading’s Top 100 reads (2024) and longlisted for the Sisters of Crime Australia Davitt Awards.

She also writes short stories, placing runner-up in the 2021 Furphy Literary Award, and has self-published three contemporary women’s novels. A former PR and social media consultant, Michelle now teaches PR-related subjects at the University of South Australia.