Authors! with Michael Koryta

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.

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.