"The Map Thief," by Heather Terrell, is the Sewickley resident's second novel in two years. The tale weaves the histories of Chinese and Portuguese explorers with a contemporary suspense plot involving stolen antiquities. Terrell, a one-time litigator in New York City, throws a publication party at 7 p.m. Friday at Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Oakmont. Details: 412-828-4877 or www.mysterylovers.com.