Death in the Library

After 15 years of dedicated writing, JR Hartley’s sequel, ‘Fly Fishing in Southwestern Pennsylvania’, has finally been finished and launched onto general sale. Keen to raise awareness of the book release, the author has been touring the country hosting book signings in local libraries.

This evening, at the Old Cambria Library, JR Hartley and his agent, Paige Turner, were hoping for a big turnout. However, before the book signing could commence, JR Hartley was discovered dead in the Local History section, trapped between the moving shelves!

Contrary to popular belief, he wasn’t actually old enough to have died of natural causes. It looks like somebody’s fingers did the talking and choked the life out of him! But who could have wanted this harmless man dead, and why?

In teams of 4 to 6 members, you’ll watch the story play out before your eyes, all over the Johnstown Flood Museum – and try to solve the mystery! Directed by Tamera Gindlesperger-Fisher and co-directed by Rebekah Hurley, the all-star cast includes Ben Berkebile, Kate Davis, Christina Fosbrink, Sam Johns, and Troy Smajda who will enact the story – along with our celebrity detective, Marty Radovanic, who will be on hand to reveal the solution.

Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live jazz. 1930s era-appropriate attire encouraged!

You will be assigned to a team of 4 to 6 members. If you plan to attend with friends and wish to be on the same team, please buy your tickets as a group or contact Deb Winterscheidt at dwinterscheidt@jaha.org.

Single tickets and sponsorship levels are listed below. You can also download and mail in a form, here, or contact Deb Winterscheidt at 814-539-1889 x315.