Ben’s Book Club

Sunshine Coast Libraries are excited to participate in Ben's Book Club, a monthly online event hosted by Ben Hobson best-selling author of Snake Island.

Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Iain Ryan to discuss their novel The Dream.

During this digital book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a well-rounded 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.

Date and time	Registration
Tuesday 23 September, 7.30-8.30pm (AEST)	Bens Book Club featuring Iain Ryan A Zoom link will be sent via email upon registering

About the book

Corrupt cops, powerful criminals. A PI caught in the middle. The Gold Coast's darkest hour. In the midst of a violent crime wave, Detective Bruno Karras (The Strip) investigates the disappearance of a wealthy family, confronting corruption within his own ranks. Political operative Mark Nichols arrives, tasked with reviving the troubled Fantasyland theme park amidst suspicious delays. Caught between ruthless gangsters and corrupt officials, PI Amy Owens navigates a web of deceit.

As shocking connections emerge between the crimes, the trio find themselves fighting for survival in a heart-stopping climax at Fantasyland. Not all will make it out alive.

About the author

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’.

Ben Hobson

The monthly online book club host, Ben Hobson is a teacher and author, based in Brisbane. To Become a Whale, his debut novel, was released in 2017. It was longlisted for the ABIA Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail’s People’s Choice Award. His second novel, Snake Island, a literary thriller, was released in 2019. The Death of John Lacey is his third novel, which was released in February 2023. He also runs the Burgers, Beers and Books podcast.