Is Blood Thicker Than Water: Mysteries and Thrillers

Room: Lecture Hall | Moderator: Adriana Ramirez | 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM

After the presentation, attendees are welcome to purchase a book and/or get their book signed by the author at the signing tent outside of the main entrance of the library.

Pre-registration is extremely helpful for planning purposes, but is not required. Pre-registered attendees will get priority seating in the event of limited seating. Walk-ins are welcome if capacity allows.

Description

Linda Castillo, Aggie Blum Thompson, Alex Finlay, and Zoje Stage will take panel attendees on a ride of twists and turns as they discuss their titles of chilling deceit. Is blood thicker than water, or will the protagonists of these titles need to make the ultimate sacrifice to stay one step ahead?

Biography

Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. She is the recipient of numerous awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover. Her books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into fourteen languages.

Before turning to fiction, Aggie worked as a newspaper reporter, covering cops, courts, and trials, with a healthy dose of the mundane mixed in. Her writing has appeared in newspapers such as The Boston Globe and The Washington Post. She lives in the suburbs just over the Washington D.C. line with her husband, two children, cat, and dog.

Alex Finlay is the bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including the 2024 national bestseller, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME. His work regularly appears on best-of-the-year lists and has been translated into twenty-five languages. Nearly all of Alex’s books have been optioned or are in development for film and television. His next novel, PARENTS WEEKEND, releases in May 2025.

Zoje Stage is a USA Today & internationally bestselling author of psychological thrillers (Baby Teeth, Dear Hanna, Getaway) and psychological horror (Wonderland, Mothered). The AP selected My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast, her first children's book, for their 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. Her books have been "best of the year" in Forbes Magazine, Library Journal, PopSugar, B&N, Book Riot, BookPage, and more.