TICKETED EVENT: Join two of Maine's bestselling mystery writers for their first-ever public conversation as they celebrate the release of Tess Gerritsen's new Martini Club novel, The Shadow Friends, and Paul Doiron's latest Mike Bowditch mystery, Storm Tide.

Together, Tess and Paul will discuss the art of writing suspense, creating unforgettable characters, crafting twists that keep readers guessing, and where their ideas come from. They'll also talk about what's next for the Martini Club and Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch.

Books by both authors—including The Shadow Friends, Storm Tide, and selected backlist titles—will be available for purchase, and Tess and Paul will sign books following the program. To reserve books in advance, contact Left Bank Books at 207-338-9009 or by email.