Meet the Author: Trisha Blanchet and Jane Roper Discuss Murder Like Magic

Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM Large Meeting Room Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420 Join author Trisha Blanchet, in conversation with Jane Roper, to discuss the release of Trisha's newest book, Murder Like Magic. Set in Lowell, MA, it's the story of Tess Tulley, a charmingly grouchy private eye who is trying to solve an impossible crime: the victim was found in a pool of someone else's blood. The police are stumped, so they call Tess, who happens to be a witch with the ability reads minds. Should make things easy, right? Unfortunately, though, the ability is more wonky than she'd like, and it's usually more of a curse than a blessing. Murder Like Magic is a lighthearted, suspenseful, and fun twist on the traditional murder-mystery genre! Join us for themed mocktails at 6:30-7 PM! Attendance is on a first-come basis. Registering below allows us to plan for headcount and keep you updated in case of any changes. About our authors: Trisha Blanchet is the author of Murder Like Magic (Crooked Lane Books, Aug 2026) and The Neath Trilogy (Herrick's End, Herrick's Lie, and Herrick's Key). She's also the producer and host of A Mighty Blaze Podcast, which features interviews with authors, and the founder of Operation Delta Dog: Service Dogs for Veterans (operationdeltadog.org). Jane Roper is the author of  two novels, The Society of Shame and Eden Lake, a memoir, Double Time: How I Survived–and Mostly Thrived–Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins, numerous personal essays and humor pieces, and a very eclectic Substack, Jane’s Calamity. She's also a freelance copywriter, brand strategist, book coach, and editor.  Copies of the authors' books will be available for purchase the evening of the event. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation. Register online between 9/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 8:00 PM.