An Evening with Alicia Malone

Get ready to step behind the scenes with Alicia Malone, host of Turner Classic Movies, on October 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Books-A-Million in South Portland! Dive into the shadowy world of classic cinema mysteries as Alicia presents her thrilling new book and first work of fiction, M**der at the Movies.

Join Alicia for a captivating reading, discussion, and book signing to get the inside scoop into her new novel, and get your copy personalized! Whether you’re a film buff or a mystery lover, this is your chance to unravel the secrets behind the scenes with Alicia herself!

Event Information:

• Entry to the event is free
• A book purchase of M**der at the Movies is required to join the signing line
• Books can be purchased ahead of time via Eventbrite, or day of in-store

Don’t miss this mysterious night where every page turn feels like a clue in a suspenseful whodunit. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable evening!

A Hitchcock movie screening turns fatal when a recent transplant to New England discovers a dead body on opening night of the movie palace she's just inherited. A thrilling first entry in a cozy mystery series by Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone.

When Audrey Sullivan moves to Pine Island to take over her family's theater, the Starlight Movie Palace, following the death of her grandmother, not everyone is thrilled with her arrival. A mysterious note is left at her doorstep telling her to return to L.A. While she's a little spooked, Audrey is all the more determined to make opening night a success. But when the movie ends and the lights go on, there's more than popcorn to clean up ...

Liam Ross, a wealthy and ruthless real estate developer, is found dead in the theater. The local police insist on shutting down the Starlight until they complete their investigation. With the theater's future on the line, Audrey takes it upon herself to solve Liam's M**der. But in a town where everyone is a suspect, where does she begin?