Event

Mystery Book Club: The Conjure-man Dies

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cosmos Room

At the first meeting of our mystery book club, we will be discussing Rudolph Fisher's 1932 novel.

A murder is committed, the body vanishes, and the apparent victim turns out to be very much alive. It's a case for Dr. John Archer, the Harlem Renaissance Sherlock Holmes at the center of one the most iconic detective stories you've probably never heard of.

Featuring suspense, humor, jazz, cutting edge (of 1932) forensics, and an all-African-American cast of unforgettable characters.

Find The Conjure-man Dies in the library catalog.

This is a hybrid event with the option to participate in person or on Zoom. Online participants will receive the Zoom link in their confirmation email.

If you have questions about this event after registration has closed, please email the events team or call the library at 847-673-7774.

Registration begins May 1.