SINC MEMBERS ARE WRITING THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE
We are a Canadian chapter of the Sisters in Crime organization, an international writing community of more than 3,600 worldwide members. Our mission is to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Our goal is to bring the Western Canadian community of authors, librarians, booksellers and readers together.
Although our focus is on women crime writers, we welcome all writers and book lovers. We support and encourage writers at every stage of their career.

Voices of Experience
Our members are inspiring
voices in the crime writing community.

Rich Narratives
Our members hail from the coasts of British Columbia to the cliffs of Newfoundland.

Strength in Stories
Our members’ works reflect the diverse, unique, creative voice of Canada.
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UPCOMING/NEW RELEASES BY MEMBERS

A wellness influencer with millions of followers. A past that won’t stay buried. A killer hiding behind feigned devotion. PI Jorja Knight must untangle a web of obsession and betrayal before the killer delivers their final strike.
Knight Pursuit arrived October 15

Several people vanish from deadly cliffs – were they pushed? On the Newfoundland
coast, a young mother stumbles into the abyss before the eyes of a bird watcher. The
police suspect suicide but then a new witness turns up. Before intrepid investigator
Calista Gates can talk to him, he is found dead.
Deep Death arrived November 1

A missing foster teen. A chilling note. One private investigator who refuses to look away.
It’s Not Christmas is holiday suspense with high stakes.
It’s Not Christmas is one of thirteen Clean Chills Christmas short stories coming November 12

It just didn’t feel right.
The people who are supposed to help Michael have decided they already know what’s wrong. And what’s wrong, they believe, is his mother.
A gripping YA medical thriller about a system that fails the children it was intended to protect.
PANS, Medical Kidnap Files is coming November 20
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EVENTS

NOVEMBER 21 @ 10am PDT
Between The Covers: Stuff Your Stocking!
Members celebrate Q3/Q4 releases
CONFERENCES

When Word Collide 2027 | Calgary
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Check out our table in Author Alley when you join the festivities at Calgary’s When Words Collide Readercon.
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