Author Gerry Boyle will discuss his new book, “Once Burned,” the 10th installment in his Jack McMorrow mystery series. This latest tale finds McMorrow and his wife tending home fires in a nearby town, while following new clues to an arson case that is sure to stir embers from the past.

WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square

HOW MUCH: free

INFO: [email protected]; 871-1700, ext. 723