Illusion of Truth events

Illusion of Truth is just about ready to hit the shelves. It’s going to be a busy release with events in El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Pleasanton, San Francisco, and Corte Madera coming up fast.

Something fun we started last year is a preorder event the month before the book’s release. To celebrate the new release and to thank all the readers who support authors and bookstores, we’re doing it again. On December 14th, at Face in a Book, in El Dorado Hills, we’re having an after hours event in the bookstore, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Attendees can reserve their copy and preorder Illusion of Truth and enjoy a chili feed with all the popular toppings.

Here are a couple of photos of last year’s spread:

We’ll have crime fiction trivia for prizes, giveaways, and a drawing for a character name in a future book. Come for the books–and stay for the chili!

Signed preorder copies will be available for pickup on a launch event at Face in a Book on January 3rd at 3:00 pm (before the book’s actual release date). You can have your copy before anyone else. Face in a Book can ship your copy if you pre-order through the store using this link.

Here’s where you can find me:

12/14 Illusion of Truth pre-order celebration. After hours event in a bookstore. Face in a Book, El Dorado Hills, CA 6-8 pm

01/03 Face in A Book Special Early Release Party for Illusion of Truth 3-5 pm

01/13 Illusion of Truth at Towne Center Books, Pleasanton, CA with Kelli Stanley

01/15 Illusion of Truth at Bookshop West Portal, San Francisco, CA with Kelli Stanley

01/18 Illusion of Truth at Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA with Samantha Downing 1:00 pm

02/10 Meet the Author Capitol Crimes – virtual event

02/19 Killer Author club take over–It’s Emily’s day

02/25-3/01 Left Coast Crime, San Francisco, CA

03/14 Authors on the Move, Sacramento Literary Foundation, Kimpton Hotel, Sacramento, CA

What they’re saying about Illusion of Truth:

Everything you read police stories for is here, and much, much more.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

“Gritty, suspenseful, and deeply satisfying.” ―Megan Abbott, New York Times best-selling author of El Dorado Drive

“Illusion of Truth is a real deal police-eye view of the mean streets. Bosch and Ballard, make room for Emily Hunter. She’s brash, bold, but with a soul and a heart for justice.” ―Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times best-selling author of Blind To Midnight

“An absolutely relentless thriller . . . L’Etoile has penned another hit in this top-notch series.” ―J.T. Ellison, New York Times best-selling author of Last Seen

“An explosive read. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” ―Alison Gaylin, Edgar Award-winning author of We Are Watching

“Illusion of Truth is a high-voltage, high-stakes police procedural . . . fueled by startling forensic authenticity.” ―Margot Douaihy, best-selling author of Divine Ruin

“[Illusion of Truth] is the series’ best yet. Fans of Alafair Burke’s Ellie Hatcher novels should check this out.” ―Publishers Weekly