P.M. Terrell is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning author of over twenty-five non-fiction and historical books and suspense novels, including two series set in Robeson County—Black Swamp Mysteries and Ryan O’Clery Mysteries. A native of Washington, D.C., she has lived in Lumberton for twenty years. She is a passionate supporter of literacy and critical thinking, co-founding the Book ‘Em Foundation and starting Book ‘Em North Carolina.  Join the event for a reading from her most recent release “Ireland’s Braveheart: The Last Gaelic King of Ireland”.  The event is free and open to the public.