The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are excited to welcome back Western author J.R. Sanders for a free special event next week at the Old Town Newhall Library.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library located at 24500 Main Street.

This engaging evening will kick off the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival weekend (April 12-13) with a mix of Western mystery and local history.

J.R. Sanders, a historian and author of Western fiction, will discuss his newest novel, “A Killing Way,” a thrilling historical detective story featuring private eye Nate Ross.

Set in the early 20th-century West, the novel blends mystery, action, and historical figures like silent film legend William S. Hart.

Following Sanders’ talk, local historian and author Bill West will present on the legacy of William S. Hart Park, diving into the park’s history and its significance to Santa Clarita’s Western heritage.

West is the author of Images of America: William S. Hart Park and an expert on the park’s rich past and bright future in our community.

“This event is a perfect way to bring together book lovers, history buffs and Western enthusiasts as we gear up for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival,” said Tyger White, president of the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library. “J.R. Sanders’ historical mysteries are always a crowd favorite, and Bill West’s presentation will provide an incredible local history tie-in.”

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors, purchase books and get them signed.

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Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS Radio by The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library.

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