2013′s One Book, One Mesa County finished with a flourish, thanks to the spirited presentation by author Peter Heller. Heller addressed about 500 readers at the Avalon Theatre last Saturday night. Yes, he talked about writing The Dog Stars, …
Hear author Peter Heller discuss his novel The Dog Stars at our One Book author event. Peter will speak at the Avalon Theatre on Saturday, March 9th. The presentation begins at 7:00 pm, and the doors open at 6:30. …
Our last One Book program for 2013 is this Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 pm. This panel discussion will focus on the literary aspects of our novel, The Dog Stars. Our final event will be Heller’s visit on …
Could a lethal virus decimate humanity? In The Dog Stars, what helped Hig and others survive in a harsh world without medical care, normal society or basic supplies? Learn more from Jeff Kuhr, Public Health Director of the Mesa …
Beth Emhoff returns home to Minneapolis after a trip to Hong Kong. She believes her symptoms to be those of jet lag, but she shortly mysteriously dies of an infection. Tragically, her son soon follows. Her husband, Mitch, soon learns …
What brings us familiarity, stability and comfort in a hard world? In The Dog Stars, despite Hig’s grim world, he found solace and escape in the Rocky Mountains, fly fishing and his dedicated companion and copilot, his dog Jasper. …
An asteroid named “Matilda” will collide with earth, ending all of humanity, in three weeks time. This certain knowledge of course has immediate and devastating consequences on every aspect of living, relationships, and priorities. In Seeking a Friend for the …
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