Science Cafe Book Reading & Discussion

"Forensics at Brookhaven Lab's Light Source: The Truth and the Fiction Behind Red Herring"

Presented by Archer Mayor, author & 2004 New England Booksellers Association award-winner

Thursday, June 9, 2011, 7:00 pm — Berkner Hall Auditorium

In a open-to-the-public evening mixing fiction and science, author Archer Mayor will first read excerpts from Red Herring, his 21st novel featuring Joe Gunther of the fictional Vermont Bureau of Investigation.

In Red Herring, single drops of blood are found at the scene of three seemingly unrelated murders -- and the blood is not that of any of the victims. When conventional forensics only leads Joe Gunther to a dead end, the investigator takes a detour to the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Lab on Long Island. Here, the high-intensity beams of the NSLS shed light upon the culprit of these dastardly deeds and enable Joe Gunther and his fellow gum-shoes to track down not only the perpetrator of these crimes, but also the villainous master-mind.

Following the reading, researchers from the NSLS will explore how tomorrow's forensics capabilities are being developed through research at the Light Source today. And, finally, the author will discuss what inspired him to make the NSLS a pivotal character, as it were, in Red Herring before answering questions from the audience.

After the auditorium presentation, free refreshments will be served, and the author will autograph copies of his books, which will be offered for sale by Borders of Stony Brook.

All are invited. Age 16 and over, bring photo ID.

Hosted by: Marsha Belford

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