Robert Beckstedt’s “I Murdered Your Mother, I Think?” to Be Showcased at the 2025 Los Angeles Book Confab and L.A. Times Festival of Books

The compelling new novel “I Murdered Your Mother, I Think?” by Robert Beckstedt will be featured by ReadersMagnet at two major literary events this April in California: the Los Angeles Book Confab on April 23-24, 2025, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, and the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) on April 26-27, 2025, at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles.

ReadersMagnet is excited to present the Los Angeles Book Confab, an event that precedes the landmark 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The Book Confab offers a unique platform for authors to display their literary achievements and connect with both readers and fellow writers. It serves as a vibrant prelude to the LATFOB, fostering community and creativity among book enthusiasts.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the nation’s largest book festival, drawing over 150,000 attendees annually. This free, two-day event brings together authors, publishers, and readers for a celebration of literature, featuring book exhibits, author panels, and live performances. It is a cornerstone of the LA cultural scene and a must-attend for anyone passionate about the written word.

“I Murdered Your Mother, I Think?” is a riveting saga that masterfully weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and cultural mysticism. The story centers on Maria, a devoted nurse and nanny who, in desperation to shield her loved ones from her violent sister Andrea, turns to the mysterious powers of Haitian Voodoo. The narrative follows Michael, a wealthy man caught between the two sisters, as he battles to protect his infant son and navigate the chaos that threatens to engulf his family.

Spanning from the impoverished landscapes of Hispaniola in 1916, through the shadowy drug underworld of Panama, and finally to the United States, the novel explores the enduring impact of family secrets and cultural heritage. As Maria’s invocation of Voodoo unfolds, readers are left to wonder whether her actions will bring salvation or doom for Michael and his child. Beckstedt’s storytelling delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the extraordinary lengths people will go to for those they love.

Discover “I Murdered Your Mother, I Think?” by Robert Beckstedt, available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Don’t miss the chance to experience this gripping novel at the 2025 Los Angeles Book Confab and visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to see the book on display.

Book Details
Author: Robert Beckstedt
Book title: I Murdered Your Mother, I think?

Book Genre: General Fiction/Romance
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
Published Date: 2024

Author Bio
Robert Beckstedt obtained his English and Creative Writing degree from Miami, Ohio, in 1974. He has traveled the world working with people while studying their religions and cultures. Ian and Anton is his second novel, based on the years he worked and traveled between the US and a Black township in South Africa.

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