Author Talks

Ben’s Book Club with Iain Ryan

Join Ben Hobson in conversation author Iain Ryan as he discusses ‘The Dream’, a pulse-pounding thriller, exploring the dark underbelly of the Gold Coast.

Tuesday, September 23rd, at 7:30PM AEST

During this digital book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a bookish discussion. Ben’s Book Club is a
free monthly digital book club – hosted by Ben Hobson – brought to you via Libby, the library reading app. The Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees upon registering.
This month’s featured title, ‘The Dream’, is available to borrow from Libby with no waitlists or holds! Download Libby and find your local library to start reading!
Ben’s Book Club is brought to you by OverDrive Australia and your local library. Libby is compatible on all devices with iOS 10+ and Android 5.0+ and KOBO. If you have a Windows computer, Mac computer, or a Chromebook, you can use Libby in your web browser at libbyapp.com. We suggest using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.

About Iain Ryan:

Iain Ryan grew up in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. He predominantly writes in the hard-boiled/noir genre. In 2023, Ultimo Press published his sixth novel ‘The Strip’. A QBD Book of the Month, ‘The Strip’ is Ryan’s highest selling book to date and is now followed by a sequel, ‘The Dream’.
 

About ‘The Dream’:

In a city gripped by recession and shattered by violent bank robberies, three lives collide in a web of corruption, ambition, and revenge.
Detective Bruno Karras, haunted by past secrets, receives mysterious photos of a bloodstained house. Amy Owens, a reluctant investigator entangled with the underworld, digs into the dark dealings of a wealthy businessman. Mike Nichols, a backroom player with big dreams, finds himself caught in the crossfire.
As the glittering façade of the Gold Coast crumbles during the 1982 Commonwealth Games, Bruno, Amy and Mike uncover a sinister plot that threatens to consume them all. In a world where power and deception reign supreme, they must confront their own demons while navigating a labyrinth of danger and betrayal.

Join Ben Hobson in conversation author Iain Ryan as he discusses ‘The Dream’, a pulse-pounding thriller, exploring the dark underbelly of the Gold Coast.

When:

September 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where:

Virtual

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