Killer Nashville is the premier forum for all genres incorporating mystery, thriller, action, or suspense elements; learn, present, meet agents & editors, sign books, mingle with forensic experts, and network.

Future Killer Nashville Conferences:
August 20-23, 2026
August 19-22, 2027
August 17-20, 2028
Every third full weekend in August!

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