We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner to Frederick on Sunday, August 17, from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Frederick Book Arts Center. Lisa will be discussing her latest thriller, Kiss Her Goodbye, with a representative from the non-profit No One Left Behind, whom she partnered with to research the novel. The fourth installment in the Frankie Elkin series, this story follows the investigation into the disappearance of a young Afghan refugee. After their discussion, Lisa will answer questions and sign books. Tickets are required and can be purchased here. Each ticket admits one (1) person and includes one (1) copy of Kiss Her Goodbye. Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event.
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About the book: In “a triumph of storytelling” (Louise Penny), #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner returns with the latest installment in her addictive Frankie Elkin series, in which Frankie is called to Tucson, Arizona, to find a missing Afghan refugee, whose friend suspects she is in grave danger—before it is too late.
A young mother haunted by war, determined to make a fresh start. But sometimes, the sins of the past aren’t so easy to escape.
Recent Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case, while her older, domineering husband seems unconcerned. Sabera’s closest friend, however, is convinced Sabera would never willingly leave her three‑year old daughter. At her insistence, missing persons expert Frankie Elkin agrees to take up the search through the broiling streets of Tucson. Just in time for a video of the young mother to surface—showing her walking away from the scene of a brutal double murder.
Frankie quickly realizes there’s much more to the Ahmadi family than meets the eye. The father Isaad is a brilliant mathematician, Sabera a gifted linguist, and their little girl Zahra has an uncanny ability to remember anything she sees. Which given everything that has happened during the girl’s short life, may be a terrible curse. When Isaad also disappears under mysterious circumstances and an attempt is made on Zahra’s life, Frankie realizes she must quickly crack the code of this family’s horrific past.
Someone is coming for the Ahmadis. And violence is clearly an option. When everything is on the line, how far would you go to protect the ones you love?
Frankie is about to find out.
About Lisa Gardner: Lisa Gardner is a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist with over 30 million copies of her books in print worldwide and published in over 30 languages. A self-described research junkie, Lisa has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, and she has also been honored for her work with animal rescue and at-risk children. An avid hiker, gardener and cribbage player, Lisa lives with her family in New England. KISS HER GOODBYE is her 29th book. For more information about Lisa, please visit her website at www.lisagardner.com.
