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April 26-28, 2024

Word of South

Dan Ames

Dan Ames is a USA TODAY bestselling crime novelist, living in Estero, Florida. He is originally from Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in journalism.

Dan’s stories include mysteries, thrillers, westerns and a novel set in Italy during World War II, based on a true story.

His novels have topped bestselling categories both at home and abroad, and his first book of poetry, FEASTING AT THE TABLE OF THE DAMNED, was a finalist in the GoodReads Choice Awards.