Linda Fairstein

Linda Fairstein (Killer Heat, Lethal Legacy)

Linda Fairstein, one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, ran the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan for more than two decades. Her first novel, Final Jeopardy, which introduced the character of Alexandra Cooper, was published in 1996 to critical and commercial acclaim. Her nonfiction book, Sexual Violence, was a New York Times Notable Book in 1994. She lives with her husband in New York and on Martha's Vineyard. www.lindafairstein.com (tillagd från Random House)… (mer)

Linda Fairstein (Killer Heat, Lethal Legacy)

Linda Fairstein, one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, ran the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan for more than two decades. Her first novel, Final Jeopardy, which introduced the character of Alexandra Cooper, was published in 1996 to critical and commercial acclaim. Her nonfiction book, Sexual Violence, was a New York Times Notable Book in 1994. She lives with her husband in New York and on Martha's Vineyard. www.lindafairstein.com (tillagd från Random House)… (mer)

Linda Fairstein (Killer Heat, Lethal Legacy)

Linda Fairstein, one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, ran the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan for more than two decades. Her first novel, Final Jeopardy, which introduced the character of Alexandra Cooper, was published in 1996 to critical and commercial acclaim. Her nonfiction book, Sexual Violence, was a New York Times Notable Book in 1994. She lives with her husband in New York and on Martha's Vineyard. www.lindafairstein.com (tillagd från Random House)… (mer)

For the first time ever, the world's greatest thriller characters meet head-to head in 11 electrifying stories - a bona fide FaceOff. Meet a stellar group of these authors as they discuss their beloved characters and coming together to write this one-of-a-kind anthology. The lineup features: Lee Child (Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel), Linda Fairstein (Terminal City), Lisa Gardner (Fear Nothing: A Detective D.D. Warren Novel) and John Lescroat (The Keeper: A Novel). Moderated by Steve Berry (The Lincoln Myth: A Novel).

"Word for Word Author" is an outdoor reading series that features bestselling authors, celebrity writers, and expert-panelists sharing anecdotes, answering questions from the audience, and signing copies of their latest books.

The Bryant Park Reading Room located on the 42nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the NYPL on 5th Avenue & 6th Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

In case of rain, events are held under a tent at the Reading Room. In case of severe weather, please check bryantpark.org for the indoor location. (wforw2008)… (mer)