
PATRICK CARMAN
Wednesday, May 7, 3-5 pm
Atherton Book 2: RIVERS OF FIRE
In Book 1, the formerly 3-tiered world of Atherton
began to sink and finally became flat. In Book 2, the process of
inversion has begun. The Highlands, the center of Atherton, is sinking;
Samuel and Isabel are trying to sneak into The House of Power to
restore water to the world of Atherton; and Dr. Kincaid, Vincent and
Edgar make their way towards the edge of the Highlands, intent on
entering the secret underground refuge of Mead's Hollow and finding the
key to unlocking Dr. Harding's brain.

They must discover the solution
to overcoming the threat of the deadly Cleaners, creatures now
unleashed on the flattened land, before it's too late. But Mead's
Hollow holds more secrets than any of them had ever imagined.
In this tremendously satisfying conclusion to the story of the
transformation of the world of Atherton, readers will experience a
world turned inside out and a spectacular flood (reminiscent of Noah's
flood of the past to the global warming of the future); former enemies
forced to work together in the name of survival; surprising histories
concerning the creator of Atherton, Dr. Harding, and his partner Dr.
Kincaid, and a shocking revelation about Edgar's own past. Best of all,
the trip to Mead's Hollow leads to a dangerous—and
extraordinary—expedition through the interior of Atherton that will
titillate imaginations for a long time to come. With themes evocative
of Paradise Lost and Dante's Inferno, expect Book 2 to give readers
plenty to sink their teeth into.
Patrick Carman's first book, The Dark Hills
Divide (Land of Elyon series) spent over 20 weeks on the New York
Times bestseller list. Patrick worked in advertising for a decade
and has also created board games and launched several businesses.

BLOODHAG
Saturday, May 10, 4 pm
CORY DOCTOROW
Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 pm
JACQUELINE CAREY
Thursday, June 19, 5:30 pm
ELIZABETH ZELVIN
Friday June 20, 5:30 pm
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