Fiction Tour Book Club

Join us for a book club discussion of The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, a wildly imaginative fantasy murder mystery that blends clever detective work, political intrigue, and a world unlike anything you’ve encountered before.

When a high-ranking imperial officer is found dead under bizarre circumstances, it’s clear this is no ordinary murder. Enter Ana Dolabra, an eccentric investigator who solves cases from behind a veil, and her young assistant Dinios Kol, whose unusual abilities make him the perfect partner for the investigation.

As the pair dig deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single murder—and threatens an entire empire.

Come ready to talk about the mystery, the world-building, the characters, and all the twists and turns along the way. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Robert Jackson Bennett or discovering his work for the first time, this is a book club discussion you won’t want to miss.

📚 Read the book. Bring your theories. Let’s solve the murder.

About the Book

The Tainted Cup is the first book in Robert Jackson Bennett’s Shadow of the Leviathan series, a genre-bending fantasy mystery featuring an unconventional detective duo, a fascinatingly strange world, and a murder that may be connected to something much bigger.

📚 Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Sunday, August 23
🕰️ Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Viridian Bookshop
💰 Cost: $10, unless book is purchased through The Viridian Bookshop

✨ If you already own the book, we ask that you pay a small $10 club fee. This fee will help us continue offering clubs, events, and other activities here.