Dinner and Minnesota Mysteries… The Perfect Combination

(Mendota, MN) – October is the month of mystery, and the perfect time to launch a new reading series! Midwest Mystery Works in association with Twin Cities Sisters in Crime, Once Upon A Crime Bookstore and Ultra Creative Advertising are excited to announce the kickoff event for Minnesota Mystery Night!

The premiere event featuring William Kent Krueger, author of the Cork O’Connor series, in conversation with author/critic Carl Brookins will take place the evening of Monday, October 17, 2022, at Axels Mendota, located at 1318 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN 55150. Dinner and cocktails will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. Guests must purchase their own food and cocktails.

“When the Bierstube mystery/thriller reading series in Hastings ended with the retirement of host Timya Owens, myself and several other Twin Cities mystery writers formed Midwest Mystery Works to keep the tradition going,” said Rob Jung, author of The Sower, The Reaper and Cloud Warriors.

In addition to Jung, other members of Midwest Mystery Works, a cooperative marketing organization of mystery/thriller writers, include Brian Lutterman, John Baird Rogers, Chris Norbury and Julie Holmes.

Programs for the rest of the year:

* Matt Goldman in conversation with Pioneer Press books editor Mary Ann Grossmann, Nov. 21
* Allen Eskens in conversation with Brian Lutterman, Dec. 19
* A 2023 spring event will feature former television personalities and authors Ron Handberg in conversation with Don Shelby

Seating for the Oct. 17 event is limited and space is still available. Call Axels Mendota at 651-686-4840 to make a reservation.

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