WHAT DONE IN THE DARK: VI Noir Book Launch - BVI Lit Fest 2026 - Free Entry

What Done in the Dark: VI Noir Book Launch | FREE 

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Learning Resource Centre, Atrium  

Mystery. Memory. Secrets. Shadows. 

Join us for the official Virgin Islands launch of Virgin Islands Noir, the newest installment in the acclaimed Akashic Noir Series, which has previously explored the dark, compelling worlds of Haiti Noir, Trinidad Noir, Kingston Noir, Havana Noir, and San Juan Noir. 

Published in August 2026 and co-edited by Tiphanie Yanique and Richard Georges, Virgin Islands Noir brings together fifteen original stories set across the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, revealing the beauty, tension, complexity, and mystery that exist beneath the surface of island life. 

Featuring readings and conversation with: 

• Tiphanie Yanique 
• Richard Georges 
• Johanna Gibson 
• Rea Vanterpool 
• Traci O'Dea 
• Johnny Temple

The collection includes brand-new work from some of the Caribbean's most exciting literary voices, including Raven Phillips, Gillian Royes, Tobias S. Buckell, Cadwell Turnbull, Eugenia O'Neal, Celeste Rita Baker, Nisha Khiani Savara, Sophia Aubin, Vince Omni, Hadiya Sewer, and more. 

What to Expect 

• Author readings 
• Behind-the-scenes discussion on creating Virgin Islands Noir 
• Insights into Caribbean noir and crime fiction 
• Audience Q&A 
• Book signing opportunities 
• A celebration of Virgin Islands storytelling 

Why Attend? 

Step into the darker corners of island life through stories of mystery, intrigue, survival, and suspense. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Akashic Noir Series, a lover of Caribbean literature, or simply curious about the stories hidden beneath the surface of paradise, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the writers shaping the next chapter of Virgin Islands storytelling. 

Free Admission 

Come discover why sometimes the most fascinating stories happen after dark. 

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BVI Lit Fest 2026

Mouth Open. Story Jump Out.