An Evening with Rupert Holmes – Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide

Join us for an unforgettable evening with renowned author Rupert Holmes as he reads from his critically acclaimed book, Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide. This devilishly clever novel explores the darkly comedic world of a school where students learn the art of committing the perfect crime. Fans of mysteries and sharp wit won't want to miss this!

But the fun doesn’t stop there. After the reading and book signing, step into the role of a detective and help solve a holiday-themed murder mystery! Someone is targeting the guests at Butterfield Library, and it’s up to you to uncover the culprit. Test your sleuthing skills and see if you can crack the case before the final chapter unfolds.

🕵️‍♂️ Put on your thinking cap and prepare for an evening of intrigue, laughter, and literary brilliance!

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended, as space is limited.

Rupert Holmes, hailed as “an American treasure” by the Los Angeles Times and “a true Renaissance man” by Newsweek, is a celebrated New York Times bestselling novelist, playwright, composer, and lyricist. He is the only individual in Broadway history to win Tony Awards® as an author, composer, and lyricist for the same production, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Twice awarded the Edgar® by the Mystery Writers of America, Holmes is also the author of Where the Truth Lies, which inspired a motion picture starring Colin Firth and Kevin Bacon, and the innovative novel Swing, accompanied by an original musical score. His latest literary triumph, Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide, has become a New York Times Bestseller and launched a new mystery series for Simon and Schuster.

Beyond his literary achievements, Holmes has shaped popular culture as the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” and penned music for icons like Barbra Streisand and Renee Fleming. His career spans acclaimed stage productions, television writing, and even film scores, including collaborations with legends like Marvin Hamlisch and Steven Soderbergh. A longtime resident near Cold Spring, NY, Holmes continues to captivate audiences with his wit, creativity, and mastery of storytelling.