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2012-13 Bloody Thursdays Open with Award Celebration
The 2012-13 Bloody Thursday opens on September 27th with this year’s Spotted Owl Award presentation. Receiving the award are Johnny Shaw, winner of the Stan Johnson Outstanding Debut Mystery award for his novel Dove Season and Bill Cameron, winner of the 2012 Spotted Owl for his novel County Line. Both authors will speak about their books and work, and will answer questions.
Friend of Mystery Ann Littlewood’s Latest: ENDANGERED
Long time Friend of Mystery and past Bloody Thursday guest Ann Littlewood’s latest zoo mystery will be released July 10.
Endangered features the return of zoo keeper Iris Oakley, called in to rescue exotic animals from a remote farm in Washington State after a drug bust.
Busy Summer at Murder by the Book
The next few months are shaping up to be busy at Portland’s Murder by the Book. Read on for some of the events on the schedule for June.
A Rousing End to the 2011-2012 Bloody Thursday Season
Another great season of Bloody Thursdays came to an end with a panel discussion on mystery short stories and the annual Friends of Mystery Book Sale. There was also birthday cake, sweet treats, and lots of readers and writers on hand.
Seattle Police Captain Neil Low Interviewed about 90-Year-Old Unsolved Murder
More than 90 years after the suspicious death of Seattle police officer Charles LeGate, Neil Low takes a new look at the case.
Atkinson Author Fair
The Atkinson Book & Authors Fair will take place May 5, 2012 at Atkinson Memorial Church, Oregon City.
Harley Sachs Publishes Latest Book: Burnt Out
Harley L. Sachs, Friends of Mystery’s host at Terwilliger Plaza, announces the publication of Burnt Out, third in the Irwin Glass series.
Short Story Panel for the May Bloody Thursday Event
Our 2011-2012 Bloody Thursday season will close with a Mystery Short Story Panel, featuring Bill Cameron, Evan Lewis, Kristine Rusch, and Dean Wesley Smith.
Friends of Mystery Announces 2012 Spotted Owl Award
The winner of the 2012 Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl award is Bill Cameron for County Line. The committee also selected Dove Season by Johnny Shaw to receive a special Stan Johnson Outstanding Debut Mystery award.
Canby Authors Fair
Featuring many writers from the NW region, Canby Author’s Fair is an opportunity to celebrate the Northwest’s rich literary tradition for book lovers of all ages! April 28th, from 11 – 3 pm.