BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112740 CREATED:20240723T055539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T023001Z UID:57574-1730311200-1730318400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/benjamin-stevenson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Comedy,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/benjamin-stevenson-promo-squre-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20240723T042221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211640Z UID:57552-1731348000-1731355200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Tea Cooper DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tea-cooper/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tea-cooper-promo-squre-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20240801T232909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211637Z UID:57891-1731762000-1731765600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stella-square-mildenhall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20241002T020132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211624Z UID:59146-1731769200-1731772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet. DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stella-square-travel2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20240924T024501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211058Z UID:58970-1732123800-1732127400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: How James became King DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-brian-omalley.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20240924T031552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211055Z UID:58976-1732728600-1732732200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat Notoriety DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-john-smyth.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20240827T045027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012154Z UID:58515-1732960800-1733061600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/summer-book-sale-2024/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20241202T031650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T160628Z UID:60438-1739901600-1739907000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jane Cafarella DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jane-cafarella/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jane-cafarella-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250109T010836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T160554Z UID:61027-1740506400-1740513600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Megan Brown & Lucy Sussex DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/megan-brown-lucy-sussex/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-megan-brown.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250108T015354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113129Z UID:60976-1740591000-1740594600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1\, Special Event | Dancers on the Sea by Gabrielle Samson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-atauro-timor-leste/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-dancers-on-the-sea.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250213T025304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051403Z UID:62065-1742839200-1742844600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Charlotte McConaghy DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/charlotte-mcconaghy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/charlotte-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250218T050634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044951Z UID:62217-1743530400-1743535800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mark-smith/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sq-promo-mark-smith.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250318T005938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013240Z UID:62939-1744225200-1744228800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ali Lowe & Vanessa McCausland DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ali-lowe-vanessa-mccausland/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/promo-ali-vanessa.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250218T012450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T045401Z UID:62175-1745949600-1745955000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Shelley Burr DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/shelley-burr/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo-shelley-burr.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250108T020658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113126Z UID:60981-1746034200-1746037800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2\, Special Event | The Life of Walter Withers DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-life-of-walter-withers/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-david-rathgen-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20241204T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T031044Z UID:60465-1746122400-1746129600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Natasha Lester DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/natasha-lester/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sq-promo-natasha-lester-1-may.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250403T014922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T003645Z UID:64247-1746367200-1746374400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:E A Gleeson\, Book Launch - The Deepest Thing: A Poetic Memoir DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/anne-gleeson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-anne-gleeson-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250401T040022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T010026Z UID:64144-1746640800-1746646200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mimi Kwa DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mimi-kwa/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-mimi-kwa-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250304T015324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T024750Z UID:62426-1747245600-1747251000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Darcy Tindale DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/darcy-tindale/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/darcy-tindale-sq-promp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250313T021402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013932Z UID:62648-1748455200-1748460600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Nicole Alexander DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/nicole-alexander/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-nicole-alexander.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250409T000912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-june-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-winter-sq-promo-pexels-clem-onojeghuo-375892-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250307T025149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051907Z UID:62519-1749060000-1749065400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gail Holmes DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gail-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-gail-holmes-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250403T040834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T020208Z UID:64256-1750874400-1750879800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kylie-ladd/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kylie-ladd-promo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250523T031147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T030941Z UID:65105-1751986800-1751992200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | J.S. Davidson 'Hunted' & 'Tethered' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/hunted-tethered-davidson/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promos-davidson-h-t.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250527T041755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T031118Z UID:65216-1751997600-1752003000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | Ella Stone - 'Breakfast With You' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ella-stone/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promos-davidson-h-t3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250527T060905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T004045Z UID:65240-1752084000-1752089400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matthew Spencer DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/matthew-spencer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-matthew-spencer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250604T015536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T011514Z UID:65475-1752688800-1752694200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Irma Gold | This event has now been CANCELLED due to low ticket sales DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/irma-gold/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/irma-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250527T025831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T021316Z UID:65197-1754503200-1754508600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Chloe Adams & Alli Sinclair DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chloe-adams-alli-sinclair/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-chloe-and-alli-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T112741 CREATED:20250522T034400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001437Z UID:65063-1755712800-1755718200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\, author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/michael-robotham/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-robotham.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR