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Central Minnesota Mystery Tour

WHAT
Join Four of the Country’s Top Thriller Writers on their Unforgettable Library Tour!

Get ready for a lively and entertaining time with Erica Ruth Neubauer, Kristi Belcamino, Shannon Baker, and me. We’ll share insider stories about our writing process, discuss our books, and sign copies of our newest releases at some of central Minnesota’s favorite independent bookstores*.

Whether you’re a reader, an aspiring writer, or simply love a good mystery, come ready to be inspired, ask questions, and have some fun. All events are free and open to the public, thanks to the support of the Minnesota Legacy Fund.

WHEN
March 24-31, 2026

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*We'll have a handful of our books available for sale at each of the library stops. If you'd like a specific book signed at any of our bookstore stops, please reach out to that bookstore in advance so they can make sure they have it in stock for you. ★

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Two murder investigations, decades apart, threaten to expose a cold case agent Van Reed’s darkest secrets in this pulse-pounding third book in the Edgar Award–nominated series.

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