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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

originally published: 04/14/2025


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) --- Take part in a free, virtual author talk with Liann Zhang on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 to discuss her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead. The event begins at 7:00pm.

Julie Chan is a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose. Her estranged, identical twin sister Chloe VanHuusen is a popular influencer. When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she has always wanted. Julie transforms into Chloe, haunted by her death and attempting to fit into the privileged influencer circle. Julie faces mounting challenges as events spiral out of control, uncovering the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizing she may be the next target.

Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver and Toronto. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, or for more information, please visit tinyurl.com/ZhangOCL.

Julie Chan Is Dead is available for free for Ocean County Library cardholders though their catalog.




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