Bud Werner Memorial Library

Eliza Benedict cherishes her peaceful, ordinary suburban life with her successful husband and children, thirteen-year-old Iso and eight-year-old Albie. But her tranquility is shattered when she receives a letter from the last person she ever expects—or wants—to hear from: Walter Bowman.
"There was your photo, in a magazine. Of course, you are older now. Still, I'd know you anywhere."

In the summer of 1985, when she was fifteen, Eliza was kidnapped by Walter and held hostage for almost six weeks. He had killed at least one girl and Eliza always suspected he had other victims as well. Now on death row in Virginia for the rape and murder of his final victim, Walter seems to be making a heartfelt act of contrition as his execution nears.

Laura Lippman is a featured author at Literary Sojourn, Steamboat Springs' 20th annual festival of  authors, which is sponsored by the Bud Werner Memorial Library.  Jordan will be joined by fellow authors Hillary Jordan, Jonathan Lethem, Tom Perrota, Kathryn Harrison and Master of Ceremonies Andrew Sean Greer

ABOUT THE LITERARY SOJOURN AUTHOR SERIES
The Literary Sojourn Author Study is a series of book discussion programs designed to enhance the experience of reading for this year's Literary Sojourn. Participants read and discuss works from each of the featured authors prior to the live event on Oct. 6, 2012. Bud Werner Memorial Library's Michelle Dover facilitates the free discussions and the study is limited to 12 participants per meeting. Register for this session online or call Michelle at 970-367-4907.