Think truth is always stranger than fiction?

Meet local author Richard Simon, a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County. He served as a prosecutor in the Golden State Killer case and has handled numerous other high-profile trials. Drawing on his real-life courtroom experience, Richard has written two crime thrillers set in Ventura County: Bring Me to Life and Jake’s Run.

Join us to hear about his writing process, explore his true crime roots and enjoy excerpts from both novels. A meet-and-greet with the author will follow the presentation