Award-Nominated Author A.J. Wilton to Host Q&A for Latest Crime Thriller Mortice: Double Tap

BRISBANE, Australia - July 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Following the recent conclusion of a successful partnership with Prima Magazine, award-nominated Australian author A.J. Wilton will host a highly anticipated live Q&A event on August 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM AEST, streamed globally via Instagram and Facebook.

The event marks the official launch of Mortice: Double Tap, the fifth installment in Wilton's critically acclaimed Mortice series—an action-driven crime saga known for its psychological complexity, cinematic pacing, and gritty emotional depth.

Joining Wilton for the event is Garrick Webster, co-founder of Crime Fiction Lover and a respected voice in the global noir community. Together, they will explore the themes, twists, and writing process behind the novel, while offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at what's coming next.

Live Q&A Details

Where: A.J WIlton Instagram Live + Facebook Live
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM AEST (Brisbane Time)
Cost: Free

What to Expect

• Key insights into Mortice: Double Tap—Wilton's most personal and hard-hitting release to date
• A conversation on grief, masculinity, and redemption in modern crime fiction
• Exclusive off-the-record teasers from Book Six, currently in development
• Live audience questions answered in real time

This milestone follows Wilton's recent collaboration with Prima Magazine, where five UK-based readers won a £265 Mortice Series prize pack—including signed novels and an immersive DIY detective case file experience. The giveaway attracted new readers across multiple countries and further expanded the Mortice fan base.

About A.J. Wilton

A.J. Wilton is a best-selling Australian crime-thriller author and serial entrepreneur, known for the Mortice series—a gripping saga of ex-military justice, suspense, and moral complexity. Since debuting during the COVID-19 lockdowns, his books have reached readers in over 24 countries.

Wilton's platform spans 2,000+ engaged readers, including 1,000+ newsletter subscribers via Mystery Over Mochas. His work is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and direct. In 2024, he was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards and nominated for the Ned Kelly Awards for Best Indie Crime Fiction.

His work has been featured in New In Books, Between the Covers Podcast, Writers & Authors, and The Faerie Review.

Press & Interview Requests

To request a media pass, schedule an interview, or receive an advance copy of Mortice: Double Tap, please contact:

📧 Email: media@ajwilton.com
🌐 Website: www.ajwilton.com
📱 Instagram: @aj_wilton_author (https://www.instagram.com/aj_wilton_author/)
📘 Facebook: AJ Wilton Author Official (https://www.facebook.com/AJWiltonAuthorOfficial)