Patricia Raybon, Francelia Belton, and Robert Justice all have published mysteries centered in Colorado, more specifically, around the historically black neighborhood of Five Points.  They visited KUVO’s The Morning Set on October 27, 2022, to discuss their historical and contemporary fiction, and the work of the national organization Crime Writers of Color, founded by novelists Walter Mosley, Gigi Pandian, and Kellye Garrett. (https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/)

Patricia Raybon’s next book Double the Lies (her second in the series with Annalee Spain) is set for release in February 2023. www.PatriciaRaybon.com.

Francelia Belton’s short stories are found in the collection Denver Noir (Akashic Books, 2022, https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/denver-noir/). Her website is www.FranceliaBelton.com.

Robert Justice: “I’m writing the first series of crime novels based upon the greatest injustice in our justice system–wrongful convictions.”  He also hosts the podcast for Crime Writers of Color. https://robertjusticebooks.com/

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