Alex Segura is the critically acclaimed author of the Pete Fernandez mystery series, which includes the titles Silent City, Down the Darkest Street, and Dangerous Ends. The fourth entry, Blackout, has been named one of the most anticipated genre titles of the season by LitHub, BookBub, and Mystery People. Segura has also written a number of well-received comic books, including the Archie Meets Kiss storyline, the “Occupy Riverdale” story, and the upcoming Archie Meets Ramones. A native of Miami, he now makes his home in New York with his family.
Recently, the author entertained questions pertaining to balancing standalone plots with an overall series story arc, heightening suspense by utilizing alternating time periods, creating an authentic sense of time and place, the role music plays in his creative process, and how the writing of novels and comics inform one another. Segura also teased what comes next—and how Blackout is a game changer for Pete Fernandez & Co.
