Known for his gripping suspense novels and taut legal thrillers, major US writer David Baldacci is one of the highest-selling authors in the world, and Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki is proud to present his first ever Aotearoa New Zealand appearance on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Tickets to his sole public event are on sale now via ticketmaster.co.nz.

In a career spanning more than 50 novels - all of which have been national and international bestsellers and with several adapted for screen featuring the likes of Clint Eastwood - he has been published in over 45 languages, 80 countries, and sold an astounding 150 million books worldwide.

A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he is renowned for his ability to weave intricate plots with deep, engaging characters and his passion for books and literacy has seen him be named as a Literary Champion by the PEN/Faulkner Foundation.

This first and national exclusive event will feature David discussing his acclaimed career to date, and introducing his latest novel, To Die For.