Crime, Justice and Storytelling with Deb Miller Landau

Pictured above: Deb Miller Landau, BFA '97.

UVic alumni are invited to a special virtual event featuring acclaimed true-crime author and UVic Writing grad Deb Miller Landau, BFA ’97.

Deb's latest book—A Devil Went Down to Georgia—is the UVic Alumni Book Club's current selection.

Deb Miller Landau is the author of A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege and the Murder of Lita McClinton, a book Oprah Daily ranked #1 on its list of the best true crime books of all time. In 2024, it was optioned for a limited series by Universal Studios and was the inspiration of a two-hour episode of ABC’s 20/20, in which she appeared as an on-screen expert. Deb’s book has been featured in Atlanta magazine, People, Newsweek, NPR’s All Things Considered, and was a finalist for a 2025 Edgar Allen Poe award. Deb has written dozens of magazine articles and travel guidebooks for Lonely Planet Publications. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

This is your chance to connect with one of today’s most compelling true-crime storytellers—and ask your questions during a live Q&A!

Whether you are part of the book club or just interested in the discussion, everyone’s welcome. The conversation will be accessible and engaging whether you've finished the last page or are just diving in.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

Time: 6 – 7 p.m. PDT

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free, registration required. 

Can’t attend the live virtual event? No problem. Register below for the event recording option and we'll send you the recording a few days after the event.

Interested in joining the book club? The UVic Alumni Book Club offers up to five reads a year, covering a mix of genres and voices—and you might even spot a UVic alum author in the lineup now and then. There's still time to catch up on the current book and be part of the conversation.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact alumni@uvic.ca or 250-721-6000.

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