Author Talk: Edwin Hill, Author of Watch Her

Mystery author Edwin Hill is once again joining Winfield Public Library for a book discussion! Hill’s book Watch Her, his third and latest book in the Hester Thursby series, revolves around librarian Hester Thursby and is the focus of the upcoming discussion. Using the library’s newly-installed technology, patrons can choose to join the conversation either in-person or via Zoom.  This is the first program at WPL using this grant-funded technology. Hill, who will be zooming in from his home on the east coast, will discuss Watch Her as well as answer questions about his new soon-to-be-released book The Secrets We Keep. Register for this program through WPL’s online calendar or by calling the library (620-221-4470); registrants wishing to Zoom in will need to provide an email address.  No need to have read the first two Thursby books to enjoy this program; Watch Her is currently available at WPL for check out.

Edwin Hill’s critically-acclaimed crime novels include the standalone thriller The Secrets We Share (set for release in March 2022) and three novels featuring Hester Thursby: Watch Her, The Missing Ones, and Little Comfort. He has been nominated for Edgar and Agatha Awards, featured in Us Magazine, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal, and was recognized as one of “Six Crime Writers to Watch” in Mystery Scene magazine. He lives in Roslindale, Massachusetts with his partner Michael and his favorite reviewer, their lab Edith Ann, who likes his first drafts enough to eat them.  Patrons can check-out any of Hill’s books in the Thursby series from Winfield Public Library; WPL will carry The Secrets We Share upon its release.

“Not only are we thrilled to discuss Edwin’s latest book with him - he is a favorite author of ours - but we’re excited to host our first hybrid in-person/Zoom program, offering our patrons options for participation,” states Patty Wagner, library director. Technology for this and other upcoming hybrid programs is funded through an American Rescue Plan Act grant and will eventually be available for use at the library by community groups. “The technology is not quite ready to be made available to Winfield organizations just yet,” states Wagner, “but we are working hard to make that happen – and are excited about the possibilities.”

For information on Hill’s book discussion or any of WPL’s other programs, visit wpl.org or call 620-221-4470.  WPL is open to patrons 7 days a week: Monday-Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Curbside pick-up is also available for a quick pick-up, call for details.