Writers Live! Presents: David Morrell

Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.

We’re bringing writers and their books to you during our special annual series sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Best-selling author of “First Blood,” David Morrell talks about his latest book “The Shimmer.” (60 min.) Preregister.

About the book:

When a high-speed chase goes terribly wrong, Santa Fe police officer Dan Page watches in horror as a car and gas tanker explode into flames. Torn with guilt that he may be responsible, Page returns home to discover that his wife, Tori, has disappeared. Frantic, Page follows her trail to Rostov, a remote town in Texas famous for a massive astronomical observatory, a long-abandoned military base, and unexplained nighttime phenomena that draw onlookers from every corner of the globe. Many of these gawkers - Tori among them - are compelled to visit this tiny community to witness the mysterious Rostov Lights. Without warning, a gunman begins firing on the lights, screaming "Go back to hell where you came from," then turns his rifle on the bystanders. A bloodbath ensues, and events quickly spiral out of control, setting the stage for even greater violence and death. Page must solve the mystery of the Rostov Lights to save his wife. In the process, he learns that the decaying military base may not be abandoned at all, and that the government may have known about the lights for decades. Could these phenomena be more dangerous than anyone could have possibly imagined?

About David Morrell:

David Morrell was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. After receiving an M.S. and Ph.D. from Penn State, he wrote his debut novel “First Blood,” on which the movie “Rambo” was based. He has extensive training in wildlife survival, firearms, hostage negotiation, among other skills, which have also helped to make his writing more authentic. He is the author of 28 novels, including his recent release, “The Shimmer,” and was one of the founders of the International Thriller Writers organization. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his family.