Boyd Morrison

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Boyd Morrison is an actor, engineer, Jeopardy champion, and New York Times bestselling author of 15 thrillers, six of which were collaborations with Clive Cussler. His debut novel, "The Ark," was an Indie Next Notable pick and has been translated into over a dozen languages. Before becoming a writer, Boyd worked on the Space Station Freedom project and flew on NASA's Vomit Comet, the plane used to train astronauts for zero gravity. His latest thriller "The White Fortress" is co-written with his sister, expert medievalist Beth Morrison.

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California Killers

It may never rain in California, but murder is always in the forecast. Join these bestselling mystery authors who set their books on the Left Coast where even when the sun shines it can get dark.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Robert Crais, T. Jefferson Parker, Gary Phillips
Moderator: Boyd Morrison
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Marshall Foundation, Ellen Wheeler and David Nix

The Mysteries Behind Series Mysteries

Whether you prefer to follow characters through multiple books or you’re a one-and-done type of reader, you will enjoy meeting these four authors. In this session, we will learn what goes into a decision to write series mysteries.

UA Campus Store (Seats 250)  
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)  

Panelists: J.A. Jance, Beth Morrison, Boyd Morrison, Barbara Nickless
Moderator: Jennifer Dornbush
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of UA Campus Store, Jean Orrico

Where in the World?

Sure, Tucson is the ideal, but we can explore other places through books. Discover new settings with these mystery authors.

Student Union Santa Rita (Seats 110)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Beth Morrison, Boyd Morrison, Paige Shelton, Iona Whishaw
Moderator: Lynn Cahoon
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Paula Schlusberg

Workshop: The Art of Pacing

Let's learn how to create a book readers can’t put down. Learn how to get your story off to a blazing start, discover techniques to keep readers turning the pages, and find out how to craft chapter-ending cliffhangers.

Integrated Learning Center Room 125AB (Seats 40, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers

Panelist: Boyd Morrison
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Sara Cohen

Books:

The White Fortress

Mystery / Thrillers
Bloomsbury USA
March 2025
ISBN 9781035902095
480 pages

The Lawless Land

Mystery / Thrillers
Bloomsbury USA
February 2023
ISBN 9781801108652
480 pages