# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive deep into the world of "Better the Blood" by Michael Bennett at our lively Book Club Discussion!About this EventABOUT THE BOOK:A DETECTIVE IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTHHana Westerman is a tenacious Māori detective juggling single motherhood and the pressures of her career in Auckland’s Central Investigation Branch. When she’s led to a crime scene by a mysterious video, she discovers a man hanging in a secret room. As Hana and her team work to track down the killer, other deaths lead her to think that they are searching for New Zealand’s first serial killer.A KILLER IN SEARCH OF RETRIBUTIONWith little to go on, Hana must use all her experience as a police officer to try and find a motive to these apparently unrelated murders. What she eventually discovers is a link to an historic crime that leads back to the brutal bloody colonisation of New Zealand.A CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE AND DUTYWhen the pursuit becomes frighteningly personal, Hana realises that her heritage and knowledge are their only keys to finding the killer.THE PAST NEVER TRULY STAYS BURIEDBut as the murders continue, it seems that the killer's agenda of revenge may include Hana – and her family . . .WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF PARADISE.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Michael Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue) is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and author whose films have been selections at major festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, and New York. His nonfiction book, In Dark Places, which explored an infamous miscarriage of justice, won awards, and his young adult graphic novel, Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas, was a finalist for the 2019 New Zealand Book Awards. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/corona/book-club-discussion-better-the-blood-by-michael-bennett/100001811750397209 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Corona Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Corona - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Corona Public Library - **lat**: 33.8749353 - **long**: -117.568178 - **full address**: Corona Public Library, 650 South Main Street, Corona, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3198e2894e9c98d3bb307148b1edb9ad894375a998caa39bde6c6f49314d4c26-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5c5e5d-gmir.jpg?v=1760654708 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett being held? - **A:** Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett takes place on Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Corona Public Library, 650 South Main Street, Corona, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett? - **A:** Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett? - **A:** Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett is organized by Corona Mystery & Thriller Book Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Club Discussion: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Corona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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