🎉 **The Nowhere Boy: Anne Cleary**

“A gripping debut, fast-paced and wonderfully tense” - Josie Shapiro Winner of the Allen & Unwin fiction prize 2025 A child disappears in broad daylight—and no one sees a thing… This is the premise of Anne Cleary’s first, already award-winning crime novel taking Aotearoa by storm. Join Cleary as she talks with celebrated writer Lee Murray about taking a horrifying situation and crafting it into an un-put-downable novel with twists, turns and deep humanity.

What does it take to create authentic characters? What kind of research is involved in depicting police work? What is it like to write into fear and delusion and come out the other side? “A finely observed tale about every parent's worst nightmare” - Gavin Strawhan

**📅 Event Details 📅**

📅 **Date:** 2026-11-01

🕒 **Time:** 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

📍 **Location:** Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library & Community Hub, 95 Willow Street, Tauranga

🎭 **Category:** Community

**🎭 Why You'll Love It 🎭**

🎶 A great pick if you’re into live music and a lively atmosphere.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family-friendly option when the event description highlights activities for kids or families.

🛍️ A chance to browse, discover, and enjoy the event’s local offering.

🏃 A strong choice for anyone who enjoys getting active or supporting local sport.