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Woodbury Today
By the People, for the People
Woodbury Thriller Author Allan Evans to Debut New Book at Local Brewery
Evans' Stillwater Story House aims to champion Twin Cities fiction and emerging writers.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Local thriller author Allan Evans will be celebrating the launch of his new Cade Dawkins novel, "Killer Instinct," at a book event this weekend at 3rd Act Craft Brewery in Woodbury. Evans will also discuss his Stillwater Story House imprint, which aims to spotlight distinctive Twin Cities fiction and support emerging writers.
Why it matters
As an independent author and publisher, Evans represents a growing movement of writers and small presses seeking to amplify diverse local voices and narratives outside the mainstream publishing industry. His event provides an opportunity for the Woodbury community to engage with a homegrown literary talent.
The details
At the March 7 event, Evans will discuss "Killer Instinct" and share his vision for Stillwater Story House, a new imprint he founded to champion Twin Cities fiction and emerging writers. The brewery event will also feature live music and other festivities to mark the book's debut.
- The book launch event will take place on March 7, 2026.
The players
Allan Evans
A local thriller author who is launching a new book and debuting his Stillwater Story House imprint, which aims to spotlight distinctive Twin Cities fiction and support emerging writers.
3rd Act Craft Brewery
The Woodbury brewery hosting the book launch event for Allan Evans' new thriller novel and his Stillwater Story House imprint.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
Readers can attend the book launch event at 3rd Act Craft Brewery on March 7 to meet Allan Evans, learn about his new novel and publishing imprint, and enjoy live music and other festivities.
The takeaway
As an independent author and publisher, Allan Evans represents a growing movement of writers and small presses seeking to amplify diverse local voices and narratives outside the mainstream publishing industry. His Woodbury event provides an opportunity for the community to engage with a homegrown literary talent.
