publication date: Monday, May 20, 2013 (part of Spring 2013)

category: Literature

clue: This author proves that Louisiana is not where best-selling literature goes to die.

explanation: Harris wrote the Southern Vampire Mysteries series, set in Louisiana, each title of which featured the word "dead." more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein

Spring 2013 Tournament: It's the eye of the tiger. It's the thrill of the fight, risin' up to the challenge of our rival. And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night, and he's watchin' us all with the eye... of the tiger.

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