Mystery invades Auntie’s tonight

Suspense and mystery will be on tap at Auntie's Bookstore tonight when three regional writers share their literary efforts.

Seattle writer Ingrid Thoft ("Identity") will read from her novel "Brutality," former Spokane Police Captain Frank Zafiro ("Under a Raging Moon") will read from his novel "The Short List" and Spokane-based writer/publisher Steve Oliver ("Moody Gets the Blues") will read from the latest issue of The Dark City Mystery Magazine.

Here's a preview, courtesy of Oliver:

"In The Dark City committing a crime doesn't mean you'll go to jail. Justice often listens to the clever rather than the innocent. Don't make too much of this, it's just life. We've all lost the girl, lost the guy, had our wallets stolen. And you don't want to assume that people, even those who love you will know that you are good and true. They just may decide to think the worst. Spring begins with stories featuring a guy who is in need of a good defense, a woman who suspects her husband of double-dealing, a drug dealer who is dishonest, an innocent who is abused, and a parrot held for ransom. Thanks for visiting The Dark City."

The reading starts at 7. It's free and open to the public, and the authors will be available to sign purchased copies of their books.