Author Kevin Guilfoile to sign books at Indian Prairie Library

Darien IL – The Indian Prairie Library will host local author Kevin Guilfoile on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m.  Guilfoile will talk about and sign copies of his new novel The Thousand.  Guilfoile's riveting follow-up to Cast of Shadows fuses history with suspense and ancient theory with contemporary mystery and has been described as "spellbinding" by the Chicago Tribune and "a masterpiece of intelligent plotting" by Salon.

Bestselling author Sara Paretsky says, "The Thousand takes the reader on a spine-tingling ride from Las Vegas to Chicago, from ancient Greece to modern America. . . . The Thousand is the story, above all, of a young woman's efforts to tell truth from lies as a network of powerful people tries to use her for its own gain. If you're like me, you'll stay up all night until all the pieces fall into place."  The event includes a brief reading, questions from the audience, and a book signing.  Barbara's Bookstore will be on hand to sell copies of the books.

Kevin Guilfoile has written for McSweeney's, Salon, The Morning News, and The New Republic. His first novel, Cast of Shadows, has been translated into more than fifteen languages. He lives in Chicago with his wife and children.

            Reservations are being taken by the Indian Prairie Library in person, by calling 630/887-8760 ext. 239 or online at indianprairielibrary.org.  The event is free and open to the public. 

Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library program should contact the library at least five days before the program. The Indian Prairie Public Library at 401 Plainfield in Darien serves Willowbrook, Darien and Burr Ridge. Information about this program can be obtained at www.ippl.info.