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Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang

in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium
2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang Join us for a virtual author talk! Marion Public Library -

Wednesday, May 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang Join us for a virtual author talk! Marion Public Library -

Join us for a virtual author talk!

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. 

Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.

Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.

Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.

Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.

Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! 

About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. 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.

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Join us in the Children's Programming Room for a fun storytime for babies ages... more
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Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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