THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR THRILLER ENTHUSIASTS
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE
May 30th - June 3rd 2023
WELCOME TO THRILLERFEST!
Welcome to ThrillerFest XVIII which will take place May 30 to June 3, 2023! We’re excited to present a blockbuster line-up this year, featuring 2023 ThrillerMasters Charlaine Harris and Walter Mosley, 2023 Spotlight Guest Jack Carr, and 2023 Spotlight Guest Oyinkan Braithwaite. We’re also celebrating our 2023 Silver Bullet Award, Michael Connelly, and our 2023 ThrillerFan John Berylson. Join us for Master Class, CraftFest, PitchFest, QueryFest, ThrillerFest, and more. We encourage all thriller enthusiasts to join the ITW family
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