# Event Details - **Event Name**: Twin Tides Athens Launch Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join local author Hien Nguyen to discuss her debut YA novel, Twin Tides at ATHICA January 22ndAbout this EventJoseph Wei, Assistant Professor of English at the University of Georgia will be moderating a discussion on the book and writing Asian American young adult literature.The discussion will be followed by an open reception with food and beverages, and an author signing. GHOST will be providing bookselling for the event.CO-SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR ASIAN STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA-ABOUT TWIN TIDESLong-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother’s disappearance and face the family betrayal that ultimately separated them in this breathtaking speculative young adult thriller.Heiress and influencer Caliste Ha lives a glamorous life in an LA high rise, her perfectly curated social media feed hiding the cracks in her family. Across the country, Aria Nguyen is barely surviving as a freshman and academic scammer at Georgetown University. They have never met.That changes with one unexpected and grim phone call. Their long-missing mother has been found dead in Les Eaux, Minnesota. Upon arrival in the sleepy town, Caliste and Aria discover another shocker—they are identical twins.Ready to unearth the secrets that led to their mother’s death and their separation, they start looking for answers. But a vengeful ghost is haunting the waters, and an unknown enemy is watching their every move.Can Aria and Caliste unravel all the sinister mysteries of Les Eaux, or will the town’s deadly secrets ultimately drag them under?PRAISE“A stunning debut, Twin Tides is a chilling and lyrical descent into grief, love, and the histories that haunt us. Hien Nguyen delivers an intergenerational tale that slips under your skin . . . and lingers.” —June Hur, New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves“A debut horror offering reminiscent of The Haunting of Bly Manor that tackles themes of grief, family, and racial inequality….Nguyen wields pulse-pounding scares, heartrending scenarios, and chilling supernatural elements.” —Publishers Weekly“The Parent Trap concept is turned chilling by Vietnamese ghosts and colonialist villains, a setup that effectively mirrors the intergenerational trauma inflicted upon Aria and Caliste.” —The Bulletin https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5797b100-c467-11f0-ad0e-85d8d543d72f-rimg-w592-h740-dc061d2b-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/twin-tides-athens-launch-event/100001947224323369 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Athens - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Athica Athens Institute - **lat**: 33.9657715 - **long**: -83.3822865 - **full address**: Athica Athens Institute, 675 Pulaski Street, Athens, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Twin Tides Athens Launch Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/55e12a56162d3560e706e8dde7023299f17c47ecaee237c23b0ac0265bc0bcbe-rimg-w1200-h1813-dc141a2c-gmir.jpg?v=1763460873 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Twin Tides Athens Launch Event being held? - **A:** Twin Tides Athens Launch Event takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Athica Athens Institute, 675 Pulaski Street, Athens, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Twin Tides Athens Launch Event? - **A:** Twin Tides Athens Launch Event is organized by Hien Nguyen. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Twin Tides Athens Launch Event is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Athens, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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