What draws the human mind to the dark, the twisted, and the mysterious? This esteemed panel of writers delves into the lauded works that make up their literary oeuvre. David Heska Wanbli Weiden has authored the bestseller Winter Counts, named among Time’s 100 best mystery/thriller novels of all time, whose protagonist Virgil Wounded Horse returns in his latest Wisdom Corner. Erika T. Wurth has authored several celebrated novels, and her work appears in The Kenyon Review, Buzzfeed, and The Writer’s Chronicle. Her latest novel, The Haunting of Room 904 is a gripping and melancholic tale about a woman who attempts to uncover her sister’s death, while blending horror, humor, and political insight. Together, they explore the question of why stories of crime, death, and the unknown continue to grip our imagination. David Heska Wanbli Weiden and Erika Wurth in conversation with Maeve Conran

Venue: Steps

All are invited to JLF Colorado - an annual international literature festival of books, ideas, stories and camaraderie - September 13-14 at Boulder Public Library.