South Florida is home to grisly murders, complex mysteries, and ruinous mayhem-in novels and on television. Come hear local crime and mystery writers talk about their works, why they set their stories in Miami and how they conduct their research.

Les Standiford (moderator), Director of the Creative Writing program at Florida International University, editor of Miami Noir, and author of the John Deal novels.

Edna Buchanan, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, author of The Corpse Had a Familiar Face and the Britt Montero series

Jeff Lindsay, author of the Dexter novels that inspired the award-winning television show of the same name

Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, author of the Lupe Solano mystery novels and a contributor to Miami Noir

James Grippando, former trial lawyer and author of legal thrillers featuring Miami criminal defender Jack Swyteck

In conjunction with the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.

Panel Discussion: Crime Stories of the Magic City

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

Historical Museum of Southern Florida,
101 W. Flagler Street, Downtown Miami

Free & open to the public.