The Mary Roberts Rinehard Pittsburgh Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Inc., this week released Lucky Charms: 12 Crime Tales , a collection of stories by regional authors.

The stories range from police procedurals and suspensers to cozies and noirs.

The authors, all from the region, include Kathleen George, Martha Reed, Tamara Girardi, Liz Milliron, Gina Sestak, Lee Ann Dawson, Gail Oare, Annette Dashofy, Jennifer Little-Fleck, Kristine Coblitz, Paula A. Smith and Susan Thibadeau.

Mystery Lovers Bookshop is hosting a public book-launch starting at 5 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 8. The authors will attend for a signing.

Mystery Lovers is located at 514 Allegheny River Blvd., in Oakmont.

Sisters in Crime is an international organization that promotes the advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.