FREE EVENT
Do you like your literature with a little more murder?
Your mysteries with a little more menace?
Your author events with just enough darkness to make you wonder if everyone in the room has a secret?
Then Noir at the Bar in Bangor is calling your name.
This free literary event brings together some of Maine’s best crime and thriller writers for an evening of dark fiction, trivia, stories, and plenty of literary intrigue. And yes, there will be food and drinks available for purchase, because solving fictional murders is apparently thirsty work.
Welcome to the Dark Side of Maine Fiction
Forget the quiet library reading.
This is Noir at the Bar.
The event celebrates the darker side of storytelling, bringing crime and thriller authors together for an evening designed for readers who enjoy mysteries, suspense, dark fiction, and stories where things don't always end well for everyone involved.
Expect tales from talented Maine writers, a little literary trivia, and the kind of atmosphere where you might start looking suspiciously at the person sitting next to you.
They're probably fine.
Probably.
Meet the Writers
The evening features an impressive lineup of Maine authors:
Lucas Brilliott
Moe Claire
Matt Cost
Mo Drammeh
Laura Giebfried & Stanley R. Wells
Amber Hathaway
Tori Hood
Cory Magee
Katie York
Gabriela Stiteler
That's a lot of crime and thriller talent in one room.
Whether you're already familiar with these writers or you're looking for your next favorite author, Noir at the Bar is a great opportunity to discover new voices in Maine's crime and thriller community.
Dark Fiction, Trivia & Tales
What's on the menu?
Dark fiction.
Crime stories.
Thriller tales.
Literary trivia.
And whatever other wonderfully suspicious surprises come with putting a room full of crime writers together.
It's an evening built around storytelling and the people who love it—which means you don't have to be a die-hard mystery reader to have a good time.
If you love books, writers, mysteries, suspense, or simply hearing a great story told by the person who created it, you're invited.
And Did We Mention It's FREE?
Yes. Free.
That's right—your wallet gets to survive this mystery.
There is no admission charge, making this an easy addition to your Bangor evening plans. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase, so you can settle in, grab something to enjoy, and spend the evening surrounded by fellow readers and writers.
Honestly, the only thing you have to lose is several hours of your life becoming obsessed with a new crime novel.
For Fans of Maine Authors & Crime Fiction
Maine has no shortage of fascinating stories, and events like Noir at the Bar give readers a chance to connect directly with the people creating them.
It's part literary event, part storytelling night, part trivia challenge—and potentially the place where you discover your next favorite book.
So if your bookshelf has a dedicated mystery section, if you routinely yell "I KNOW WHO DID IT!" at television screens, or if you simply appreciate a really good dark story, Noir at the Bar in Bangor deserves a spot on your calendar.
Just remember:
Trust no one.
Especially the crime writer.
They know how this ends.
Get Ready for Noir
Come out for an evening of crime, thrillers, dark fiction, trivia, and storytelling featuring an outstanding lineup of Maine writers.
It's free, it's literary, and it's just the right amount of suspicious.
Noir at the Bar in Bangor—because sometimes the best stories are the ones that keep you looking over your shoulder.
And that's a good thing.
Unless you're the one being followed.
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