Professor Plum in the Conservatory With the Candlestick: What is a Mystery? NEW

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26

Time: Thursdays, 2:40 - 4:00 pm

Location: Online Course (Zoom)

Instructor: Judi Slack

Class #: W26-39

As Agatha Christie wrote a century ago: “From now on, it is our task to suspect each and every one amongst us. Forewarned is forearmed. Take no risks and be alert to danger. That is all.”

New and seasoned readers will learn the definitions and meanings of mystery fiction, explore its characteristics and discover its subgenres -- from cozy to caper. Travel backward and forward in time, around the world and alongside some of the most amazing minds in literature. Dive deeper into the mystery genre... Read More.

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Your Instructor

Judi Slack received her Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and Master's degree in Education from Cleveland State University. Her early career days were as a psychiatric social worker. The remaining years of her career were spent as an elementary school teacher and then as an administrator. She has taught education courses at Cleveland State, University of Akron and Notre Dame. Tea has been a lifelong passion and she has four different certificates from the World Tea Academy: Tea Specialist, Tea Professional, Tea Sommelier, Tea Health Expert.