'The Shadow Friends': A Thrilling Spies Adventure Featuring NYT Bestselling Author and San Diego Native Tess Gerritsen

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.”

— Oscar Wilde

Dearest Adventurers…we don’t want to keep you in suspense, so come join us as we welcome home New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, a San Diego native whose extraordinary career has taken her from medicine to the top of bestseller lists around the world.

Beloved by readers for her gripping suspense novels and as the creator of the "Rizzoli & Isles" series, Tess has spent decades crafting unforgettable characters, intricate mysteries, and page-turning thrillers. Now, she returns with "The Shadow Friends," the highly anticipated third installment in her "Martini Club" series, featuring a group of retired spies who discover that the past is never quite finished with them.

At this special noontime Adventure at the Carlsbad City Library, we’ll go beyond the pages of Tess’s latest novel and explore the fascinating story behind the storyteller herself. From her San Diego roots and medical training to the inspiration behind her bestselling books, Tess will share insights into her writing life, the enduring appeal of suspense fiction, and the evolution of beloved series that continue to captivate readers and viewers alike.

Your Adventure includes an engaging author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and the opportunity to purchase copies of The Shadow Friends for a personalized signature.

Whether you’re a longtime fan who has followed Tess since "The Surgeon," discovered her through "Rizzoli & Isles," or recently joined the "Martini Club," this is a unique opportunity to spend an afternoon with one of today’s most accomplished and beloved thriller writers.

Join us for an unforgettable literary Adventure filled with fascinating stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and a closer look at the imagination behind some of modern suspense fiction’s most compelling mysteries.

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