New York Times best-selling author SJ Rozan will join with 10 other award-winning mystery authors, two of them from Princeton, on Saturday afternoon, November 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Solley Theater, Arts Council of Princeton for “Mysterious Affair in Princeton” — a conversation with fans on how the perfect “who-dunnit” is created. The event is hosted by Princeton’s Cloak & Dagger Mystery Bookshop, along with the local chapters of Mystery Writers of America-NY and Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey.

Rozan is the winner of numerous mystery awards, including the Edgar, Shamus, Anthony, Nero, Macavity, Japanese Maltese Falcon, and the Private Eye Writers of America Life Achievement. 

Two local Princeton authors, John Altman and R.G. Belsky, will also participate, along with prominent mystery authors Jeff Markowitz, Matty Dalrymple, Jeff Cohen, Radha Vatsal, Annamaria Alfieri, Ann Aptaker, Daniella Bernett, and Nancy Bilyeau.

Rozan will give insights into today’s book publishing world with a talk titled “Mystery Genre Revolution.” There will also be two panels: “Regional Mystery Mavens,” in which local authors will talk about using the area they know as the setting for their mysteries; and “International — Historical Sleuths,” for mysteries set in another time period. There will also be a 30th Sisters in Crime anniversary celebration presented by Kristina Rienzi, president of the Central Jersey chapter. Besides a chance to converse with mystery authors, participants will be able to buy and have their books signed while free refreshments are served.

Reservations are required. Tickets are $10 per person, with net proceeds donated to the Arts Council of Princeton. Register at www.thecloakanddagger.com/events or call (609) 688-9840.

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