What do a 1930's San Franciscan detective, a doctor in Philadelphia in 1875, a scam artist octogenarian, and a Wyoming sheriff all have in common? Murder, of course! Crime fiction comes in all shapes and sizes. Join these authors for a showcase of all that crime can be, from historical to humorous and everything in between.

Gordon Jack has been a high school educator for thirty years. In that time, he did his best to keep kids reading, including writing two young adult novels, The Boomerang Effect and Your Own Worst Enemy. Now that he's about to retire, he figured he should write for people closer to his own age, which is why he's suddenly interested in the lives of octogenarian crime fighters.

Claire Johnson’s first novel was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Her Fog City Noir series, set in prohibition era San Francisco, has been nominated for the Shamus Award for the Best First P.I. novel, the Lefty Award for Best Historical Novel, the Shamus Award for Best P.I. novel, and the Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel. The second book won the 2025 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel. The third book, Crookedest Street in the World, was published in June 2026.

Ritu Mukerji is a doctor based in Marin County, CA. Her debut novel, Murder by Degrees, was nominated for an Edgar award for Best First Novel and a Macavity award for Best First Mystery. The book received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus and Library Journal. Her next book, The Scalpel's Edge, will be published in April 2027.

Lisa Towles is an award-winning crime novelist, podcast host, and book coach dedicated to helping authors stand out in a crowded marketplace. She is the author of fourteen published crime novels. Lisa’s thrillers are known for their psychological depth, high stakes, and cinematic pacing. As the visionary behind Story Impact, Lisa leads a multidisciplinary, integrated ecosystem designed to elevate authors through branding, market intelligence, publishing guidance, and strategic positioning. Lisa holds an MBA in IT Management and brings a unique blend of creative expertise and business strategy to her work.