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Murder by the Book | a True Crime Book Club

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
  • There are 25 seats remaining.

Event Details

This April we're reading "Hell in the Heartland" by Jax Miller.  The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month (April 21st this month)

As of this writing the best way to source the book is via Link+

https://linkencore.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb46693349__Shell%20in%20the%20heartland__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=def

If you have any difficulties getting a copy email me at jleftwich@sandiego.gov

 

====About Hell in the Heartland====

The book involves a stranger-than-fiction cold case from rural Oklahoma that has stumped authorities for two decades, concerning the disappearance of two teenage girls and the much larger mystery of murder, possible police cover-up, and an unimaginable truth...
 

====About Murder by the Book====

Our true crime book club discusses some of the best books of the genre. Despite gruesome stories and repulsive characters, these subjects often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We promise a lively conversation about the book and other true crime stories. The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month. 

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Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing RACooper@sandiego.gov.