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In 2012 on Thanksgiving Day in Little Falls, Minnesota, two teenage cousins break into a residence on Elm Street, and a true-life horror story unfolds. Little do they know that the retired homeowner has set a sinister trap to catch whoever was burgling his home.

More than 24 hours after the two teenagers lose their lives, detective Jeremy Luberts responds to a suspicious activity complaint at that same Elm Street residence, beginning a case that will forever alter his life and embroil his community and the nation in a debate over just how far people can go to protect themselves in their own homes.

Hear about Luberts’ experience with this case, and the journey of writing his debut novel, at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. AJ’s Book Hideaway will have copies available in advance and will also be selling copies at the event. Luberts is happy to sign copies.

Museum members have access to this event for free, and the cost for nonmembers is $5.

Memberships start as low as $30.