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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mount Gambier Library will host the return of highly sought-after crime writer Mercedes Mercier with the launch of Black Lies on Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm.<\/p>\n
The Portland Library will also host an author event with Mercedes in conversation with local author Maya Linnell on Thursday, July 20, from 6.30- 7.30pm.<\/p>\n
Described as a \u2018tense, propulsive and sharply plotted\u2019 read, Mercedes draws on her own experience of working in the criminal justice system for the past nine years, filling her novel with authenticity and intensity. Mercedes was a guest of the library last year with the launch of her debut bestselling novel White Noise which told the story from the perspective of criminal psychologist Dr Laura Fleming. In Black Lies, Dr Fleming is back, and it will have you on the edge of your seat.<\/p>\n
Set in Westmead Prison, where only a handful of inmates have committed crimes so atrocious that they\u2019ve been locked away for life, and for fifteen years, convicted murderer Tomas Kovak has refused to disclose where he hid the body of his victim, a vulnerable young woman.<\/p>\n
When Kovak is diagnosed with terminal cancer, intense pressure is put on Dr Fleming to find the location of Kovak\u2019s victim, so her grieving family can find closure.<\/p>\n
Laura uses all her training, skills, and instinct to form a connection with the cold, remorseless killer. This man has refused any psychological assessment since the day he confessed to the murder. Drawing on facts and fiction from Mercedes\u2019 career, the storyline initially evolved from a team she sits near that works on legislation.<\/p>\n
\u201cA few years ago, they were working on the legislation no body, no parole where if an offender doesn\u2019t release the whereabouts of their victim\u2019s body, they are not eligible for parole,\u201d Mercedes said. \u201cI instantly had so many storylines. From the victim\u2019s perspective, I also explored the idea that women aren\u2019t safe in many areas of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
This a free event with bookings available by contacting the Mount Gambier Library on (08)8721 2540 or book online at library\u2019s website under \u2018Programs and Events\u2019<\/p>\n
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Mount Gambier Library will host the return of highly sought-after crime writer Mercedes Mercier with the launch of Black Lies on Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm. The Portland Library will also host an author event with Mercedes in conversation with local author Maya Linnell on Thursday, July 20, from 6.30- 7.30pm. Described as a \u2018tense, […]<\/p>\n