Parker, Urrea and Vlautin each write stories set apart from everyday life. Come hear how they decide how and why. From World War II to a surf competition to the middle of nowhere, these authors write stunning stories of strength, loneliness and fear.
| Where: | UA Campus Store (Seats 250)   |
| When: | Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 10:55 am |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)
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| Genres: | Fiction / Literature, Mystery / Thrillers |
| Moderator: | Annette Everlove |
| Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of UA Campus Store |
T. Jefferson Parker is the author of 29 novels including "The Rescue" and "California Girl," both of which won the Edgar Award for best mystery. His latest book "Desperation Reef" was released in 2024....
Luis Alberto Urrea has never missed a Tucson Festival of Books, and will make it 16-for-16 this Spring. Born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urrea draws on his bi-cultural experiences to explore themes of love, loss and triumph....
Willy Vlautin is an author and musician who has written seven novels, the latest being "The Horse." Three of his books, "The Motel Life," "Lean on Pete" and "The Night Always Comes," have been adapted into movies, and his work has been translated into 15 languages....
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