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Science and FictionSarah Andrews, Author of Killer Dust, Discusses Her Latest Mystery Novel
Sarah Andrews, mystery writer, college teacher, and former U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employee, gave a talk about her latest novel, Killer Dust, to the Association of Women Geoscientists (AWG) at the USGS Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies in St. Petersburg, FL, on February 28. Sarah's novel is based on the research of USGS scientist Gene Shinn and his interest in the effects of African dust on marine and human ecosystems. Although many characters and localities may be recognizable to some readers, the book is a work of fictionbut not science fiction, as Sarah points outand is only a reflection of the real world. Killer Dust is Sarah's eighth novel featuring series heroine and forensic geologist Em Hansen as she solves murders that highlight Earth-science issues. Sarah gave a wide-ranging talk on her career, how Earth scientists think, and how she chooses a plot topic. The AWG audience was thrilled and stayed around for a spirited question-and-answer session and book signing.
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