Who killed JonBenet? Was there a government cover-up in the Chandra Levy disappearance and murder? We’ve all wondered because, whether we want to admit it or not, mysterious crimes have a strange power to captivate our minds.
 
Your audience will be captivated as Scott Heim explores why we are so fascinated with mysterious crimes. He’ll also reveal the sometimes strange and devastating effect this obsession can have.

CREDENTIALS: Scott Heim has written 3 novels, including Mysterious Skin, which was adapted into a movie. He has appeared on National Public Radio and has won fellowships to the London Arts Board and Sundance Screenwriters Lab. His new novel is WE DISAPPEAR (HarperCollins, 2008).

AVAILABILITY: MA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Heather Drucker, (212) 207-7468 (NY), heather.drucker@harpercollins.com