When Characters Misbehave, Follow the Money with John Tonsick
From 10:15 am until 12:15 pm
At Hybrid Meeting in Person and On Zoom
Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082
When Characters Misbehave, Follow the Money
Whether in real life or fiction, when someone acts suspiciously, it pays to ask: “What did they do with the money?” Money can serve as a lie detector, revealing fear, shame, or desperation to keep a secret. Think The Death of Roger Ackroyd, The Girl on the Train, or The Maltese Falcon. ,/p>
Writers looking to strengthen financial realism in their stories will benefit from a presentation by forensic accountant John Tonsick, CFA, CFE, at the next monthly meeting of Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime on Saturday, May 9, at 10:15 a.m.
Tonsick will explain how people hide assets, cook the books, and create financial pressure, helping writers deepen character motives, add realism, and raise the stakes in their mystery stories.
A former Fortune 50 executive, Tonsick is one of America’s leading fraud experts, with extensive knowledge of Ponzi schemes and financial deception. He is also a magician, offering a unique perspective on the parallels between magic and fraud.
Tonsick will present via Zoom. Attendees can watch online or join others at the in-person gathering at the address below.
- Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:15 a.m.
- Ponte Vedra Beach Library
- 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
- Glass Meeting Room
