March 2026

"Precarious Secrets": a history of the Latin American political thriller

Poster for the launch of Fabricio Tocco's Precarious Secrets at Paperchain Bookstore.

Fabricio Tocco launches his book on the Latin American political thriller, published by University of Texas Press, in conversation with Monique Rooney (ANU) in Canberra.

On Thursday 30 April, Fabricio Tocco will launch Precarious Secrets: A History of the Latin American Political Thriller (Austin: University of Texas Press, 2024). The event starts at 5 pm at Paperchain Bookstore in Canberra, with Monique Rooney (ANU).

It will be a chance to talk about the Latin American political thriller in a relaxed setting, with wine and snacks — a gathering for lovers of the region's literature, history and culture.