Calling all true crime enthusiasts, the Becker and Big Lake Libraries are each hosting a Minnesota crime author.

 

Author Brian Freeman will be at the Big Lake Library on Feb. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to talk about his 14-year career writing twist-filled psychological thrillers, including best sellers like Alter Ego, which is set in Duluth. 

 

Freeman’s novels have been sold in 46 countries and 22 languages. His novel Spilled Blood won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards, and his novel The Burying Place was a finalist for the same award.

 

“My goal is to write books with haunting characters and a lightning-fast pace,” he said. “My stories are about the hidden intimate motives that draw people across some dark lines. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages, and each piece in the puzzle gives you new insight into the heroes, victims and villains.”

 

Born in Chicago, IL, Freeman has lived in Minnesota for over 35 years. He scouts real-life locales for all his books and brings to life settings from dead-of-winter Minnesota to tropical storms in Florida, in locations such as Duluth, San Francisco and Door County, WI.

 

Freeman will be available to sign books. The Legacy Event is for teens and adults.

 

Minnesota author and forensic psychologist Frank Weber will be visiting the Becker Library on Feb. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. to speak about forensic work and his latest thriller, The I-94 Murders.

 

Having served as a forensic psychologist for over two decades, Weber has seen his share of human tragedies. Using his unique understanding of how predators think, along with a deep knowledge of victim trauma, he has used his more than 21 years of experience to home his skills for writing true crime thrillers. 

 

Weber’s newest novel, The I-94 Murders, is the follow-up to his highly acclaimed novel, Murder Book. The I-94 Murders follows investigator Jon Frederick as he works to catch the killer murdering people living in communities along I-94 in Minnesota, and is based on the profile of a true-life serial murderer.

 

Weber is a native of Minnesota, and fans of John Sanford and other local authors will enjoy his books’ references to Minnesota communities. Along with writing, Weber is the clinical director of CORE Professional Services, which specializes in forensic work.

 

“I don’t feel like Becker is too far from the I-94 corridor so I thought there would be interest in Weber’s new book,” said Becker Librarian Jeannette Burkhardt. “I also felt this author might appeal to our male and female readers as many read the mystery/thriller genre.”

 

Weber will be available before and after the event to sign and sell books. The Legacy Event is for teens and adults.

 

Visit griver.org for more information on both libraries.