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Alexandria CrimeFest

Why does Alexandria inspire crime fiction?
2025-10-08 18:30:00 2025-10-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria CrimeFest Mystery lovers of Alexandria rejoice and join us for an evening with local crime writers who will discuss their books. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 18:30:00 2025-10-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria CrimeFest Mystery lovers of Alexandria rejoice and join us for an evening with local crime writers who will discuss their books. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Mystery lovers of Alexandria rejoice and join us for an evening with local crime writers who will discuss their books.

Mark Bergin is a former Alexandria Police Officer of the Year and Silver Falchion-nominated author of the thriller "Apprehension."

Jeffrey James Higgins is the co-owner of Elaine's in Old Town Alexandria and author of the Nathan Burke thriller series.

Jacqueline Corcoran (writing as Jacque Rosman) is an Alexandria resident and author of the Academic Mom series, including "Murder in Georgetown." 

Maureen Klovers is the author of the Rita Calabrese cozy mysteries set in fictional Acorn Hollow, NY.

Copies of the authors' books will be available at the talk for purchase and signing. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Book Discussion Groups | Author Talks |

TAGS: | mystery | crime | authors | author talk |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
Hours
Mon, Sep 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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