Award winning author Margaret Hickey will return to Mount Gambier Library for the launch of her latest rural crime novel An Ill Wind on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 7:00pm.
"Margaret Hickey is one of Australia's most acclaimed contemporary crime writers, known for her exceptional gift for breathing life into her characters and celebrating Australia's natural and rural landscapes," City of Mount Gambier Community Development Coordinator Kristi Brooks said.
An Ill Wind centres on a rural Victorian community adjusting to the sudden influx of wind turbine farms. The town is divided, with multi-generational families wary of change, technology and conspiracy theories verses those families cashing in on the opportunity and supporting renewable energy.
When the CEO of Clean Energy Australia is found dead, local police uncover something sinister.
Margaret Hickey is a proven crowd favourite for Mount Gambier readers, with enthusiastic audiences attending her previous book launches for Stone Town, Broken Bay and The Creeper.
"Readers will not be disappointed with An Ill Wind which has you hooked from the first chapter and guessing until the final pages," Ms Brooks said.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Margaret about her writing process, inspiration behind An Ill Wind, and her experiences researching rural communities. A Q&A session and book signings will follow the launch, with copies of the book available for purchase on the night.
This is a free event with limited seats and bookings filling fast. To book your seat contact Mount Gambier Library on (08) 8721 2540 or online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/Library under 'Programs and Events'.
