A trademark of any great novel lies in its revelations and the timing of those revelations. Readers want to be surprised—caught by the unreliable narrator, the secret from the past that rears its head, or the fantastical element that can influence events. They want to feel the tension of that twist right around the corner and then be glad that they guessed wrong! The setup need not be complex . . . but then come the questions. And just like that, nothing is as it seems, and readers are in for a wild ride!

Presenters: Alafair Burke, Gregg Hurwitz, Maggie Stiefvater (adult)

Moderator: Kent Case