Tucson Festival of Books

William Kent Krueger



Diane Krueger

William Kent Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, a former sheriff and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. He has received many awards including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His latest Cork O'Connor novel is "Spirit Crossing."

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Awards: Edgar Award, Macavity Award, Anthony Award; Dilys Award; Barry Award; Lefty Award; Minnesota Book Award


Scheduled events:
Bluff the Mystery Reader
Sure, they may write lies for a very successful living, but can these authors fool a live audience? Who is telling the truth? You decide.

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: William Kent Krueger, Wanda Morris, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Shannon Baker
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of The William & Mary Ross Foundation, University of Arizona - Facilities Management
Following the Clues
The joy of discovery lies not just in the answer, but in the thrill of the chase, the piecing together of clues. Three mystery authors discuss their latest books and the puzzles they create.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Kelley Armstrong, William Kent Krueger, David McCloskey
Moderator: Gary Phillips
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Marshall Foundation
Lawyers, Lawmen, and the Lawless
Good guys vs. bad guys. Sometimes it’s hard to tell who is who. These mystery writers are masters at keeping you guessing.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: William Kent Krueger, Phillip Margolin, John McMahon
Moderator: Robert Ronning
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Pepper Viner Homes

Books:
Spirit Crossing
A Novel
Mystery / Thrillers
Simon and Schuster
August 2024
ISBN 9781982179243
336 pages
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The River We Remember
A Novel
Mystery / Thrillers
Simon and Schuster
May 2024
ISBN 9781982179229
448 pages