June 26, 2002

Joseph Kanon will read from his new thriller The Good German. Set in post WWII Berlin, it's the story of Jack Geimar, a former CBS correspondent who hopes to rediscover a woman he left prior to the outbreak of war. In the meantime he discoveres the body of an American soldier. His journalistic instincts force him to pursue the story of the dead soldier and he becomes intangled in a dangerous and thrilling political situation.

Mr. Kanon is the author of two previous novels, Los Alamos and The Prodigal Spy. There will be a signing at 5 p.m., with a reading to follow at 5:30.

If you're unable to attend the event, but would like a signed or inscribed copy of The Good German, please contact us beforehand.