Appearances: Sue Hinkin & Mark Stevens

TWO BOOK LAUNCHES FOR ONE!

Sue Hinkin launches Low Country Blood, the 2nd book in the Vega & Middleton mystery/thriller series.

Mark Stevens, author and President of the Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America, launches of The Legend of Carl Draco, the 13th novel by the late Gary Reilly.

Join Mark and Sue for discussion, book signing, food, and bloody good wine giveaways!

TATTERED COVER BOOKSTORE
2526 E. Colfax Avenue., Denver, CO
June 17th, Monday at 7:00 PM

Award Nominations: Shawn McGuire and Sandra Murphy

Original Secrets by Shawn McGuire narrated by Sandra Murphy has been nominated for Best Audiobook of the year in the UTOPiA awards.

Hidden Secrets by Shawn McGuire has been nominated for Best Mystery of the year in the UTOPiA awards.

 

For more information and to vote, please visit https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/8xzVyMTC?fbclid=IwAR1uguxa–QyP1PRnCYR65GJJ5URL3ZUMnMarP20WmV2yAMTr3tqZou3Rec#!/0.

Event: June Book Club

The Sisters in Crime-CO Book Club June reads include Low Country Blood by Sue Hinkin (Parker) and Foul Play on Words by Becky Clark (Fort Collins).

Free and open to the public. Just read the book of the month and come ready to chat with the author and other readers!

Please RSVP at our chapter Meetup! For more information, including specific dates, times, and locations, please visit https://sistersincrimecolorado.org/book-club/.

Hope you can join us, and bring your friends!

Field Trip: Tour the CBI Crime Lab (Second Chance!)

Due to popular demand, we have scheduled another trip to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) Crime Lab! It is Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Please note: This is a dues paying chapter member benefit. Non-members can attend the tour for a $10 fee. If you decide to join our chapter afterwards, the $10 fee would be applied to the $20 membership dues. If you are interested in joining the Sisters in Crime-Colorado chapter, please find us here: https://sistersincrimecolorado.org/join/

Please RSVP at: https://www.meetup.com/Sisters-in-Crime-Colorado/events/261428190/

Sisters-in-Crime will tour the lab, learning about the collection, preservation, and analysis of crime scene evidence.  Functions of the crime lab include:

  • Forensic Biology-analysis of body fluids / genetic material used for identification purposes
  • DNA
  • Fingerprints
  • Impression evidence, including footwear and tire tracks
  • Firearms evidence
  • Toolmarks- comparison of a specific weapon/tool to evidence found at the crime scene
  • Trace Chemistry- analysis of gunshot residue, fire debris, tape, textile fibers, metals, etc.
  • Toxicology- analysis of biological fluids for the presence of drugs/alcohol/poison

We will meet several experts across various disciplines with ample opportunities to ask questions.

A maximum of 30 people may attend so you MUST sign up in advance to ensure your spot. Please RSVP at: https://www.meetup.com/Sisters-in-Crime-Colorado/events/261428190/

The Crime Lab address/location is available through the chapter’s yahoo group listserv.

Please note: This is a dues paying chapter member benefit. Non-members can attend the tour for a $10 fee. If you decide to join our chapter afterwards, the $10 fee would be applied to the $20 membership dues. If you are interested in joining the Sisters in Crime-Colorado chapter, please find us here: https://sistersincrimecolorado.org/join/