Upcoming Events
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The Peak is a powerful, propulsive and nailbitingly tense international thriller. Written with an extraordinary insider knowledge of China, the realities of global power and the inner dealings of the Australian Government, The Peak has the authenticity and moral complexity of a le Carré novel and the narrative power of an Australian Robert Harris.
Sure to be THE debut thriller of 2025, we're thrilled that Sam Guthrie has found time in his hectic promotional tour to join Sue Turnbull in conversation at Ryan's Hotel.6:30 for 7pm start
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FRESH BLOOD 1: STYLISHLY ORIGINAL SPY STORIES THAT SHAKE AND STIR
Author and journalist Tim Ayliffe is joined by seasoned intelligence novelist Jack Beaumont to welcome debut espionage authors Sam Guthrie and Nick Croydon in an investigation of spy writing’s new directions. From explorations of the past to cutting edge contemporary thrillers, these brand new novels have blown this popular sub-genre wide open.
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Join us for a special in-person event with University of Sydney alum Sam Guthrie (BA '00) and literary critic Nicole Abadee (BA '88, LLB '90) as they discuss Sam's highly anticipated debut thriller, The Peak. A nail-biting page-turner, The Peak is a fast-paced international thriller that weaves friendship and betrayal into the ruthless geopolitics of China’s rise.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (doors open 2:20pm)Location: Lecture Theatre 2000, Social Sciences Building (A02), Science Road, Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney
Cost: Free, registration is essential
This event coincides with The Great Hall Book Fair, proudly brought to you by the University of Sydney and Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland, held in the Great Hall from Saturday 13 to Wednesday 17 September (10am to 4pm).
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at alumni.office@sydney.edu.au. -
Fri 10 October - Nailbiters panel at Pleasuredome with Fiona McIntosh, Gabriel Bergmoser, Zahid Gamieldien, Sam Guthrie
Sun 12 October - Suspense! panel at Fairfax Studio with Zenyab Gamieldien, Joanna Jenkins, Toby Schmitz, Sam Guthrie
Details and tickets at https://bwf.org.au/
Past Events
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Wednesday 9th July at 5:30pm in-conversation at the Afterword Cafe
Fullers Bookshop, 131 Collins Street Hobart
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Sunday 13th July at 1:30pm
Collins Booksellers, Ballarat on Lydiard
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Monday 14 July at 6:00pm An evening with Sam Guthrie & Jock Serong
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Tuesday 15th July at 6:30pm
Readings State Library, Wurundjeri Country
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Friday 18th July at 6:00pm In conversation with Cassie McCullagh (ABC Radio National)
Gleebooks, Glebe Point Road, Glebe
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Monday 21st July at 6:00pm In-Conversation with Mark Kenny
Venue: Cinema (Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre) Cultural Centre Kambri (ANU Building 153), Acton, ACT
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Thursday 24th July at 6:00pm
Big River Distilling Co.
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Friday 25th July at 6pm
Goulburn Mulwaree Library, 184/194 Bourke St, Goulburn
Panel “A Night of Crime”. Australian Author and journalist, Michael Burge, leads a conversation with authors Dinuka McKenzie, Hayley Scrivenor, Ashley Kalagian Blunt, and Sam Guthrie.
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Wednesday 30th July at 1:00pm
Stanton Library, North Sydney
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Saturday 2nd August at 1:30pm In conversation with Richard Anderson
Springfield Woolshed, Spring Ridge NSW
Information here
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Saturday 16th August
Panel One at 1:00pm “Algorithms & the Apocalypse” venue: tba - As artificial intelligence advances and world alliances realign, writers are confronting new questions about power, identity and possibility. Join Cadance Bell and Sam Guthrie in a conversation about storytelling in a time of transformation. Hosted by Jenn Martin.
Panel Two at 2:30pm “Technology & The Future of Crime Fiction” venue: Town Hall Theatre - Technology is changing everything, including our favourite crime fiction. Join Sam Guthrie, Matthew Spencer and Ashley Kalagian Blunt as they explore how digital landscapes are reshaping character, motive and detective work on the page—and what the future might hold for the genre. Hosted by Beejay Silcox.