Sponsors and Friends of the Festival are invited to a books launch party with authors in attendance.

Campus Store - HOTP (Seats 250, Wheelchair accessible)
Sat, Mar 15, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Panelists: Sandra Brown, TJ Alexander, Omar El Akkad, Tess Gerritsen, J. A. Jance, Vanda Krefft, Vanessa Le, Megan Miranda, Clay Risen, Lucinda Scala Quinn

Three of mystery's brightest stars will share the same stage here today. Meet Sandra Brown, Tess Gerritson and Megan Miranda, whose combined sales exceed 100 million copies. Each has her own distinctive style, but are there elements they share? Let's ask.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  

Panelists: Sandra Brown, Tess Gerritsen, Megan Miranda
Moderator: Cayce Blanchard

From Sherlock Holmes on, we love a brilliant sleuth. Chasing clues and fitting the pieces together takes a lot of brain power. These authors have given us investigators to cheer for and think about.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: David McCloskey, Megan Miranda, Barbara Nickless
Moderator: John McMahon

In the aftermath of personal loss, a main character seeks redemption or a fresh start. Before they can heal, there's often a new challenge to overcome that shows what they're made of. With so much at stake , no wonder these writers keep us reading way past our bedtimes.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kyle Mills, Megan Miranda, Wanda Morris
Moderator: Iona Whishaw