Kingdoms of the Apocalypse

Tomas Hachard

Kingdoms of the Apocalypse

Tomas Hachard

2:00pm

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Studio Theatre

60 mins

Cities burn in the aftermath of political breakdown and the future of society hangs in the balance in the apocalyptic novel from Tomas Hachard. Don’t miss this conversation exploring disturbing dystopias and finding hope for the future.

In Hachard’s debut novel, City in Flames, long distance lovers attempt to navigate the usual passions and pitfalls of a relationship while the city that connects them is literally set on fire.

Moderated by Robert McGill.

This event has undergone a participant change. Please be advised that Catherine Leroux, originally scheduled to appear at this event is no longer available. The event will proceed as a solo conversation between Tomas Hachard and Robert McGill. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

How to attend

$69.99

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

Cities burn in the aftermath of political breakdown and the future of society hangs in the balance in the apocalyptic novel from Tomas Hachard. Don’t miss this conversation exploring disturbing dystopias and finding hope for the future.

In Hachard’s debut novel, City in Flames, long distance lovers attempt to navigate the usual passions and pitfalls of a relationship while the city that connects them is literally set on fire.

Moderated by Robert McGill.

This event has undergone a participant change. Please be advised that Catherine Leroux, originally scheduled to appear at this event is no longer available. The event will proceed as a solo conversation between Tomas Hachard and Robert McGill. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

Featured Authors

Tomas Hachard is the author of City in Flames. One of CBC's Writers to Watch in 2023, his work has been published in The Atlantic, the Guardian, the Globe and Mail, Slate, NPR, Hazlitt and the Literary Review of Canada, among others. He lives in Toronto with his family.

Read more about Tomas Hachard

2:00pm

Saturday, September 30

Studio Theatre

60 mins

How to attend

$69.99

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

What to read

City in Flames by ,
TIFA 2023

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