Tucson Festival of Books

Thomas Perry



Jo Perry

Sponsored by Phil Tygiel, PT

Thomas Perry is one of America's premier thriller writers and the Mysterious Press's best-selling author. Stephen King has said, "There are probably only half a dozen suspense writers alive who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks; vivid, sympathetic characters; and compelling narratives each time they publish. Thomas Perry is one of them." His newest novel is "Hero."

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Awards: Edgar Award, Tucson Festival of Books Founder's Award, Barry Award (twice) Tucson Festival of Books Founders' Award (last year)


Scheduled events:
Whodunit? Ask Them
Book festival favorites J.A. Jance, Craig Johnson and Thomas Perry will appear together for the first time here today. Together they have written 120 books, all mysteries. It's no mystery we should get there early to find a seat for this one.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: J. A. Jance, Craig Johnson, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Cayce Blanchard
Remember to Breathe Pageturners
Three award-winning suspense writers reveal their techniques for capturing their unique writing styles. Perry, Parker and Baker are exceptional at creating thrillers characterized by moods that elicit heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. We'll see why this genre is often well-suited to film and television.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 9, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Shannon Baker, T. Jefferson Parker, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Rosemary Simpson
Masters of Mystery
Festival favorites C.j. Box, William Kent Krueger and Thomas Perry are masters at building tension that holds the readers on the edge of pivotal moments of the story. Today they will discuss their latest work and what keeps them coming back for more.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 10, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: C.J. Box, William Kent Krueger, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Cara Black

Books:
Hero
Mystery / Thrillers
Penzler Publishers
January 2024
ISBN 9781613164778
336 pages
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Murder Book
Mystery / Thrillers
Mysterious Press
January 2023
ISBN 9781613163832
420 pages
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