Vivien Chien set to give author talk at library

Vivien Chien, author of the Noodle Shop mystery series, is visiting Mentor Public Library.

Vivien Chien, author of the Noodle Shop mystery series, is visiting Mentor Public Library.

She’ll talk about crafting memorable mysteries and discuss the newest book in her series, “Dim Sum of all Fears,” at 2 p.m., Oct. 5, at the library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Other Chien books centered around the HoLee Noodle House include “Death by Dumpling” and “Murder Lo Mein.”

Her talk is free to attend and open to all. However, because of space limitations, the library does require that people register beforehand at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 247.

Chien’s books will be available for sale and signing after her talk.

Her visit kicks off a Month of Mystery at Mentor Public Library. Throughout October, mystery and true-crime authors will be speaking at the library, including: • Emmy-winning filmmaker Mark W. Stone and author James Badal (“In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland’s Torso Murders”), discussing Cleveland’s infamous torso slayings, at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 7.

• Award-winning mystery writer D.M. Pulley to discuss her newest novel, “No One’s Home,” at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 8.

• Kylie Logan (also known as Casey Daniels), the author of the League of Literary Ladies and Pepper Martin Mysteries series, at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 9.

• Brad Ricca, author of “Mrs. Sherlock Holmes,” the true story of Grace Humiston, the first woman U.S. District Attorney, at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 17.

• Jane Ann Turzillo, who will take everyone on a tour of the murderers, tricksters, train robbers, and more in Ohio’s past, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 22.