J.T. will participate in the Authors in the Round dinner and be on a panel Sunday morning the 18th at 11am. Signings to follow.
Schedule and Map here!
JT will be appearing on the panel The Fast Pace of Thrillers: What sets the clock ticking and propels your readers into the story on Saturday, October 24, 10:15 am to 11:00 am
Moderator: Vera Chan (m)
Panelists: Peter Pontsa, Tom Milani, Debra Webb, J.T. Ellison
She will also be signing in the MWA booth at 9:45am, and int he signing room post panel.
Celebrate, The Pirate Queen, Books-A-Million’s 2026 Book of the Year, with Ariel Lawhon!
Join Books-A-Million for an unforgettable evening with New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon as we celebrate The Pirate Queen, proudly named Books-A-Million’s 2026 Book of the Year!
Spend the evening with Ariel for a lively conversation with bestselling author J.T. Ellison, exploring The Pirate Queen, the fascinating history behind the novel, her writing process, and the stories that bring the past to life on the page. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A, giving readers the opportunity to hear even more directly from Ariel.
And the evening doesn’t end there! Following the conversation, guests will have the opportunity to meet Ariel during a book signing and photo line—the perfect way to celebrate a book we simply cannot stop talking about.
A pre-signed copy of The Pirate Queen
A special, exclusive The Pirate Queen art card available only at Books-A-Million events
A seat for the moderated conversation and audience Q&A
Access to the book signing and photo line with Ariel following the conversation
Join us at Landmark Booksellers on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00pmfor an evening with New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison for the release of her new thriller, You Know Why.
Ellison’s new novel is a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets we keep from the ones we love most. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels of psychological suspense, and the Emmy Award-winning cohost of A Word on Words on PBS. Her work has been optioned for television, published in thirty countries, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Free to attend. Please RSVP (615) 791-6400 so we know to expect you. You can also order a signed copy of You Know Why ahead of time, or as many copies as you like.
Sep 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 IN-46 East, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Join us for an evening with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, J.T. Ellison, as she promotes her newest release, You Know Why.
Your evening with J.T. includes:
A hardcover copy of You Know Why signed by the author
An exclusive reading by the author
A moderated conversation with the author
Audience Q&A
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
We’re hosting an extensive virtual tour to celebrate the launch of J.T. Ellison’s new thriller, YOU KNOW WHY, and we hope you’ll follow along as these amazing influencers (over 100 of them!) share reviews, features, and giveaways beginning August 23rd and lasting throughout the month of September:
Sunday, August 23
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Wednesday, August 26
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“Part Hitchcock, part travel thriller, part domestic suspense, and altogether irresistible—a novel smart enough to yank the rug out from beneath you over and over, and so addictive that you keep getting back up. But don’t trust that title, or anything else: you don’t know why, you won’t guess who, and you can’t imagine what’s really going on. Man, this is a good one.” — A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Twisty, gripping, and impossible to put down, YOU KNOW WHY is a masterfully crafted thriller about buried secrets, revenge, and the lies that can destroy a family.” —Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“There’s no getting bored here. This is part caper, part domestic thriller, and one hundred percent worth the read.” – Crimespree Magazine
Your husband has vanished. A stranger knows why. And the truth about your marriage is deadly. WHICH ONE OF THEM IS LYING?
On August 25, 2026, bestselling author J.T. Ellison is set to release her highly anticipated and most haunting domestic thriller yet, YOU KNOW WHY (Thomas & Mercer). Building on the success of Last Seen and A Very Bad Thing, Ellison returns with a meticulously crafted domestic thriller that is impossible to put down. It’s a masterclass in suspense that explores the chilling question: Is the protagonist’s husband, the man she adores, a protector or a killer?
Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and B.A. Paris, this page-turner delivers Ellison’s signature themes of marital betrayal, complicated sisters, and unreliable narrators. YOU KNOW WHYis the sharp, sophisticated psychological thriller you will need in late August to transition from suspenseful summer beach reads into fall’s best thrillers.
It’s the holidays, and photographer Brooklyn Locke is bound for Italy with her husband, Trey, and their two children. But when Trey vanishes from the airport, missing their connecting flight, their impromptu vacation―and life as she knows it―begins to unravel.
Desperate to find her husband, Brooklyn accepts help from a stranger on the same flight, Eden Barrow. But Eden soon makes a shocking claim. She is the sister of Trey’s first wife, and ten years ago he was the main suspect in her murder.
Struggling to comprehend these accusations, fate delivers one more blow: a violent accident that leaves Brooklyn fighting for her life. With nowhere else to turn, Brooklyn leans on Eden for support. But each kindness feels too rehearsed, feeding her doubts about Eden’s motives and Trey’s true past.
Brooklyn has her own dark history she’d rather forget and confronts an unsettling possibility. Her life is not what it seems, and the truth is a trap―laid by someone waiting for the perfect time to strike.
J.T. is appearing on two panels:
Killer Nashville Panel #1 - The Reality of Novel Violence (August 22, 2026 2:50-3:30 pm)
Killer Nashville Panel #2 - Building Suspense (August 22, 2026 ⋅3:50-4:35 pm)
LAST SEEN has been nominated for the Silver Falchion Award for Best Suspense of 2025
Virtual Event!
I’ll be teaching a class at Craftfest with Sara DiVello on How to Build an Author Platform.
The Thrillerfest schedule will be posted soon!
Join me to celebrate the launch of Jayne’s new novel, THE BRIDE WORE WHITE, in a digital conversation between myself, Jayne, and Barbara Peters from Poisoned Pen Bookstore!
A psychic desperate to escape her destiny—and a killer—finds her future in the coastal town of Burning Cove in New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick’s latest novel.
I’ll be in conversation with Bonnie Gerow, discussing my new novel, IT’S ONE OF US.
Reservations Required
Join me at Brenda Novak’s Book Group!
Nine bookstores, eight states, and everyone’s a winner at SIBA’s March Madness! Kicking off on March 1 at Baldwin & Co in New Orleans, LA, nine SIBA bookstores will host one-day gatherings throughout March that include bookseller education, meet-the-author luncheons, networking, and idea shares on what’s working at attendee stores.
At lunch, booksellers will meet J.T. Ellison, M. Hendrix, and Mary Laura Philpott.
Join me on Crime Time with Hank Phillippi Ryan on A Mighty Blaze!
Join me on First Chapter Fun! You can catch it live on Facebook or Instagram.
Come join us at The Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd, for the launch of J.T. Ellison’s latest book, It's One Of Us. Get your free ticket here!
Join me at Litchfield Books, 11421 Ocean Hwy Unit D Fresh Market Commons, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
This twisting, emotionally layered thriller explores the lies we tell to keep a marriage together—or break each other apart . . . and we’re pairing it with a killer cocktail. Join us for a night of convo and cocktails!
Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail, and a copy of the book. Get your tickets here!
I’ll be in conversation with Kristen Bird at Murder by the Book, 2342 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77005.
Join me and Nick Petrie as we discuss IT’S ONE OF US at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, 4014 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ. Check out the event here!
