April 12, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Mystery Novel and Social Justice"
Author and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City member, Marty Eberhardt, will use readings from her latest mystery novel, "Crime on the Coast" to demonstrate how she deals with the social justice issues of racism and the entitlement of the wealthy.
Mystery novels satisfy the reader because justice wins out in the end. But they also can serve to highlight social justice concerns.
Marty Eberhardt's third novel in the Bea Rivers series, Crime on the Coast, deals with issues of racism and the entitlement of the wealthy in the format of a traditional mystery. Who might be guilty of pushing a woman from 300-foot cliffs in exclusive La Jolla, California, and why? A small botanical garden conference yields plenty of suspects.
Eberhardt will read passages from the book to illustrate her points. She will sell and sign copies of Crime on the Coast after the presentation.
Marty Eberhardt is a former botanical garden executive director who now lives in Silver City. Her first two mysteries have garnered several awards. She is an active volunteer with the Gila Native Plant Society and Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and she enjoys the wild flora, fauna and humans of this region.
All ages are welcome to attend the Sunday program.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
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