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\nNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ellery Ad ams joins the Authors! to talk about her new novel\, Invasive Species. Ada ms is beloved by mystery fans forThe Secret\, Book\, and Scone Society and the Book Retreat Mysteries. Learn more about what inspired her to step aw ay from peaceful bookstores and cozy cafes to write a dark\, supernatural thriller. The evening includes a 45-minute discussion followed by a brief audience Q&\;A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.
\nInvasive Species introduces readers t o Cold Harbor\, a sleepy suburb where the social expectations of the 1980s reign supreme. Beneath the manicured lawns\, a real monster has emerged. Mrs. Smith\, a mysterious resident of a crumbling mansion on the hill\, is mesmerizing the townspeople with her ageless beauty -- a beauty she maint ains through human sacrifices. While local mother Natalie Scott is distrac ted trying to secure her first big real estate sale\, her 12-year-old daug hter\, Jill\, and their Icelandic housekeeper\, Una\, are the only ones wh o realize the true danger. Armed with library books and grit\, the unlikel y duo must team up to save the town before it sinks completely into fear a nd jealousy.
\nEllery Ad ams is the pen name of Jennifer Stanley\, the bestselling author of over 4 0 novels. Before writing fiction full time\, she worked a wide variety of jobs\, including retail clerk\, car salesperson\, teacher and tech writer. Born in Long Island\, she frequently infuses her writing with a deep appr eciation for the coast and small-town dynamics. Adams currently lives in N orth Carolina\, where she writes surrounded by her family\, her pets and a towering collection of books.
\nCan tickets be purchased by phone ? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
\nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a fr ee underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating b egins at 6:30 p.m.
\nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
\nIs accessible seating available? Accessible seating is available . For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.
\nWill an American Sign Language Inter preter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Inte rpreter for the event - if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be m ade.
\nWhat can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not b ring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photogra phy allowed.
\nWill the author hold a book signing after the tal k? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportuni ty after the presentation.
\nDo I have to bring my printed ticke t to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets ca n be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please hav e your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screen shots cannot be scanned.
\nCan I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t a ttend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. \;If y ou are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they ma y collect the book. \;
\nWhat is the refund policy? Ti ckets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
\nWhere ca n I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419 .214.4332.
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