Michael Connelly will be in conversation with Ben Hobson with the support of NSW Public Libraries.

Working her graveyard shift on New Year's Eve, Detective Rene Ballard seeks shelter at the end of the countdown to wait out the traditional rain of lead as hundreds of revellers shoot their guns into the air. Ballard is called to a scene where a hardworking auto shop owner has been fatally hit by a bullet in the middle of a crowded street party.

To help you prepare for the HSC, City of Canada Bay Libraries are hosting Study More events for students leading up to exams. Study More is an event where the library is closed to the general public, allowing only HSC students (Years 11 and 12) to access the library space for extended hours.