A crackling cat-and-mouse thriller set against the verdant backdrop of small-town Virginia, Meagan Jennett’s You Know Her is a savage Southern Gothic about a fledgling murderer and the cop hell-bent on catching her. Jennett drew upon her bartending experiences at Crozet Pizza and The Rooftop when writing her debut novel, which probes the boundaries of female friendship and the deadly consequences when frustration ferments into rage. Jennett will discuss her work, answer questions, and sign copies at this release party.

Thursday 4/13. Free (RSVP required), 6:30pm. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com
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