Novelist discusses works at KCK library program Eric Jerome Dickey, author of thrillers and other bestseller novels, discussed his book, “Finding Gideon,” at a Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library program on Saturday, April 29, at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Many of his books have an urban setting. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Christal Watson, right, conducted a conversation with author Eric Jerome Dickey, left, during a program April 29 at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The program was sponsored by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library. (Staff photo) Carol Levers, director of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Libraries, welcomed author Eric Jerome Dickey at a program April 29 at the Reardon Convention Center. Dickey is the author of 24 novels, including best-sellers. (Staff photo) The audience responded to a question at a program April 29 for Eric Jerome Dickey, author of “Finding Gideon” and other novels. Dickey received the Best Contemporary Fiction and Author of the Year award at the 2006 African American Literary Award Show. (Staff photo)