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SUMMARY:Authors! with Michael Koryta
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DESCRIPTION:The New York Times bestselling author of "Those Who Wish Me De
 ad" joins Authors! to discuss his latest book\, "Die Famous.".\nhttps://to
 ledo.libnet.info/event/17404109
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</stron
 g></h3>\n<h3><a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/llf">The Library Legac
 y Foundation</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.huntington.com/">Hunti
 ngton Bank</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://health.utoledo.edu/">UToledo
  Health</a>&nbsp\;|<a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/fol">&nbsp\;Frie
 nds of the Library</a></h3>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3><strong>About the event</
 strong></h3>\n<p>New York Times bestselling author Michael Koryta joins th
 e&nbsp\;Authors!&nbsp\;series to talk about his latest historical thriller
 \,&nbsp\;Die Famous. Koryta\, a former private investigator and newspaper 
 reporter\, is known for his gripping suspense and deeply layered character
 s. During the presentation\, he will discuss how his background in investi
 gative work shapes his writing\, the extensive historical research require
 d to bring the 1930s to life\, and the inspiration behind his complex prot
 agonists. The event includes a 45-minute talk followed by a brief audience
  Q&amp\;A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.</p>\n<h3><strong>Abou
 t the book</strong></h3>\n<p>Described by Stephen King as "the best gangst
 er novel I&rsquo\;ve ever read\,"&nbsp\;Die Famous&nbsp\;is an exhilaratin
 g historical thriller set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Th
 e story follows Savannah Cody\, who decides it is time to track down and k
 ill Edward "Nickel" Terhune\, the getaway driver for the notorious Brady G
 ang and the father of her only child. Bringing along her son and her fathe
 r\, a retired railroad detective\, Savannah embarks on a cross-country pur
 suit. As the FBI closes in and the family gets closer to their target\, Sa
 vannah's true motivations become increasingly unclear. The novel explores 
 themes of family bonds\, ambition and loyalty\, following a remarkable fam
 ily racing toward an impossible reunion.</p>\n<h3><strong>About the author
 </strong></h3>\n<p>Michael Koryta is the bestselling author of more than 2
 0 novels\, including&nbsp\;Those Who Wish Me Dead\, which was adapted into
  a major motion picture starring Angelina Jolie. His work has earned numer
 ous accolades\, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize\, and his title
 s are regularly selected as New York Times notable books. Before turning t
 o fiction full time\, Koryta worked as a private investigator and a newspa
 per reporter\, experiences that bring a distinct realism to his thrillers.
  He divides his time between Bloomington\, Indiana\, and Camden\, Maine.</
 p>\n<h3><strong>FAQs:</strong></h3>\n<p><em>Do tickets include a copy of t
 he book?</em> Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.</p>
 \n<p><em>Can tickets be purchased by phone?</em> No\, tickets can be purch
 ased online through Eventbrite only.</p>\n<p><em>What are my parking optio
 ns at the event?</em> The Library has a free underground parking garage. T
 he garage entrance is located on Adams St.</p>\n<p><em>What time do the do
 ors open?</em> General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.</p>\n<p><em>A
 re there assigned seats?</em> No. Seating is general admission. The purcha
 se of a ticket guarantees seating.</p>\n<p><em>Is handicapped seating avai
 lable?</em> Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangem
 ents\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.</p>\
 n<p><em>Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the eve
 nt?</em> We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you
  require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two wee
 ks before the event so arrangements can be made.</p>\n<p><em>What can/can'
 t I bring to the event?</em> Please do not bring outside food/beverages. T
 here is no video recording or flash photography allowed.</p>\n<p><em>Will 
 the author hold a book signing after the talk?</em> Yes\, the author will 
 be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.</p>
 \n<p><em>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</em> Yes\, tic
 kets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone v
 ia your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbr
 ite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.</p>\n
 <p><em>Can I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event?</em> Books ma
 y only be obtained at the event. &nbsp\;If you are unable to attend\, you 
 may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward t
 hem your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. &nbsp\;</p
 >\n<p><em>What is the refund policy?</em> Tickets will be refunded only if
  the event is canceled.</p>\n<p><em>Where can I contact the organizer with
  any questions?</em> Call the Library at 419.214.4332.</p>\nhttps://toledo
 .libnet.info/event/17404109
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