Nina Simon — My Sister Is Going to Kill Me - with S.A. Cosby — at the Wharf
Nina Simon appears at Politics and Prose at The Wharf to discuss her upcoming novel *My Sister Is Going to Kill Me*, a family-centered whodunnit in which sisters Liv and Mandy Chisholm take their annual bonding trip as a Grand Canyon rafting adventure, only to find murder among the group. The book, from the *New York Times* bestselling author of *Mother-Daughter Murder Night*, turns a scenic river journey into a high-stakes investigation as a fellow traveler is found dead and another body hits the water. Simon will be joined in conversation by S.A. Cosby, the acclaimed crime writer known for *All the Sinners Bleed*, *Razorblade Tears*, and *Blacktop Wasteland*.
The event is free and open to the public, with seating offered on a first come, first served basis. Attendees interested in accessibility accommodations are encouraged to contact the bookstore in advance. The novel itself is available for preorder in hardcover, with a publication date of August 18, 2026.
When: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:00pm
Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Tickets: Free; first come, first served seating
Lineup: Nina Simon in conversation with S.A. Cosby
Book: *My Sister Is Going to Kill Me: A Novel* by Nina Simon, hardcover $30.00, ISBN 9780063478022, publish date August 18, 2026
About the Author: Nina Simon is the *New York Times* bestselling author of *Mother-Daughter Murder Night*, a Reese’s Book Club pick, and has worked as a NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO.
About the Moderator: S.A. Cosby is a *New York Times* bestselling author from southeastern Virginia, an Edgar Award finalist, and winner of the Anthony, ITW Thriller, Barry, Macavity, BCALA, and Audie Awards.
Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally one week before the event date.
Note: The event is listed under Fiction & Poetry at The Wharf location.