Authors! with Michael Koryta

About the event
New York Times bestselling author Michael Koryta joins the Authors! series to talk about his latest historical thriller, Die Famous. Koryta, a former private investigator and newspaper reporter, is known for his gripping suspense and deeply layered characters. During the presentation, he will discuss how his background in investigative work shapes his writing, the extensive historical research required to bring the 1930s to life, and the inspiration behind his complex protagonists. The event includes a 45-minute talk followed by a brief audience Q&A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.
About the book
Described by Stephen King as "the best gangster novel I’ve ever read," Die Famous is an exhilarating historical thriller set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. The story follows Savannah Cody, who decides it is time to track down and kill Edward "Nickel" Terhune, the getaway driver for the notorious Brady Gang and the father of her only child. Bringing along her son and her father, a retired railroad detective, Savannah embarks on a cross-country pursuit. As the FBI closes in and the family gets closer to their target, Savannah's true motivations become increasingly unclear. The novel explores themes of family bonds, ambition and loyalty, following a remarkable family racing toward an impossible reunion.
About the author
Michael Koryta is the bestselling author of more than 20 novels, including Those Who Wish Me Dead, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Angelina Jolie. His work has earned numerous accolades, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and his titles are regularly selected as New York Times notable books. Before turning to fiction full time, Koryta worked as a private investigator and a newspaper reporter, experiences that bring a distinct realism to his thrillers. He divides his time between Bloomington, Indiana, and Camden, Maine.