Tucson Festival of Books

Thomas Perry

Jo Perry

Thomas Perry is the bestselling author of 32 novels, the newest being "Pro Bono," released in January. Many know Perry best for "The Old Man," which was adapted into a popular TV series now airing on FX.

This will be his 15th appearance at the Tucson Festival of Books. The only one he missed was 2022, when he contracted COVID the day before the festival began. Ironically, that was the year he was honored with a festival Founders Award.

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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:

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)

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)

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

From the Page to Your Living Room

Dark Winds, Longmire, Old Man. Before they hit your television set, they were books. Really. Join these writers as they discuss the path from print to screen.

UA Campus Store (Seats 250)

Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)

Panelists: Anne Hillerman, Craig Johnson, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Shannon Baker
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of UA Campus Store, Kevin and Alicia Williams

Familiar Faces

Book festival regulars J.A. Jance, Thomas Perry and T. Jefferson Parker -- each of whom has received at TFOB Founders Award -- will discuss their books, their careers, and their favorites restaurants in Tucson!

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)

Panelists: J.A. Jance, T. Jefferson Parker, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Cayce Blanchard
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of The William & Mary Ross Foundation, University of Arizona - Facilities Management

Books:

Pro Bono

Mystery / Thrillers
Penzler Publishers
January 2025
ISBN 9781613166161
336 pages

Hero

Mystery / Thrillers
Penzler Publishers
January 2025
ISBN 9781613166369
336 pages