Co-presented by City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

An evening of literary pathology featuring three darkly inspired writers of crime fiction. Join them as they delve into the shadowy realms of mayhem and murder. Hosted by Peter Maravelis, editor of San Francisco Noir.

Christa Faust is author of the hardboiled classics Moneyshot, Triads, Hoodtown, and Control Freak. She has been nominated... [read more]

Co-presented by City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

An evening of literary pathology featuring three darkly inspired writers of crime fiction. Join them as they delve into the shadowy realms of mayhem and murder. Hosted by Peter Maravelis, editor of San Francisco Noir.

Christa Faust is author of the hardboiled classics Moneyshot, Triads, Hoodtown, and Control Freak. She has been nominated for the Edgar, Best PBO, Barry, and Anthony awards, and has a fetish for noir cinema, tattoos, and seamed stockings.

Sara Gran is author of the novels Dope, Come Closer, Saturn’s Return to New York, and the forthcoming Claire DeWitt series. Her work has been published in over a dozen countries in nearly 15 languages.

Donna Lethal was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the child of a former nun and a bookie, and sister of a bank robber. Her book Milk of Amnesia arrives this fall from New Texture.


Admission free, 21 and over please. Seating is limited and by invitation only. This event shall take place at a location disclosed only to those who receive a free black envelope-clad invitation in advance. Receive yours at the front counter of City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave. starting Monday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. It will contain your invitation, a map, and navigation instructions. Envelope must be presented for entry. Call City Lights to determine ticket availability, 415-362-8193 x24.