J.A. Jance, Elle Cosimano and Linda Castillo have created central characters who are now as well-known as they are. Today we will meet Joanna Brady, Finlay Donovan and Kate Burkholder, and learn how their creators were able make them so memorable.
| Fast Passes: | This event has free Fast Passes. Fast Passes are not available yet. |
| Where: | Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() |
| When: | Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation) |
| Genre: | Mystery / Thrillers |
| Moderator: | Christina Estes |
| Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Long Realty |

Linda Castillo is the author of The New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, "Sworn to Silence," was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder....

Elle Cosimano is a New York Times bestselling author, an International Thriller Award winner, and an Edgar Award nominee. Elle’s debut novel for adults, "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It," kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series which was one of the New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021....

J.A. Jance is The New York Times bestselling author of more than 70 books. Born in South Dakota and raised in Bisbee, Arizona, she and her husband live in the Seattle area with their two long-haired dachshunds, Mary and Jojo....


