Top San Diego author events: Feb. 17 - Feb 23

From Victor Frankenstein to Lex Luthor, from Dr. Moreau to Dr. Doom, readers have long been fascinated by insane plans for world domination and the madmen who devise them. Typically, we see these villains through the eyes of good guys. This anthology, however, explores the world of mad scientists and evil geniuses—from their own wonderfully twisted point of view.The Daylight War is the eagerly anticipated third volume in Brett’s internationally bestselling Demon Cycle. This book continues the epic tale of humanity’s last stand against an army of demons that rise each night to prey on mankind.In the stunning tradition of Lisa See, Maeve Binchy, and Alice Hoffman, The Tin Horse is a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bond sisters share and the dreams and sorrows that lay at the heart of the immigrant experience.View the list »
The Tin Horse author Janice Steinberg and Daylight War author Peter V. Brett are both holding signing events in San Diego

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Several events are taking place in San Diego this week at Mysterious Galaxy (www.mystgalaxy.com) for fiction fans. There’s mystery, mad scientists, and epic fantasy. Something sure to please any fiction-reading palate. All events are being held at Mysterious Galaxy, which is located at 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 302, San Diego.

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The visiting authors include Janice Steinberg (www.thetinhorse.com), who founded the San Diego Chapter of Sisters in Crime and writes the Margo Simon mystery series. Epic fantasy writer Peter Brett (www.petervbrett.com) will be visiting San Diego as part of his multinational book tour for “The Daylight War: Book Three of the Demon Cycle.” Rounding out this week’s list of events is the author of “The Mad Scientist’s Guide to World Domination,” John Joseph Adams (www.johnjosephadams.com).

You can learn more about these authors on their websites, or visit their events. They’ll be delighted to see you.

In addition to his columns on Examiner.com, Terry Ambrose (www.terryambrose.com) also writes mysteries and suspense. You can help him make his latest novel, “License to Lie,” the Booktown Book of the Month by voting at booktown.ning.com.

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  • In the stunning tradition of Lisa See, Maeve Binchy, and Alice Hoffman, The Tin Horse is a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bond sisters share and the dreams and sorrows that lay at the heart of the immigrant experience.
  • The Daylight War is the eagerly anticipated third volume in Brett’s internationally bestselling Demon Cycle. This book continues the epic tale of humanity’s last stand against an army of demons that rise each night to prey on mankind.
  • From Victor Frankenstein to Lex Luthor, from Dr. Moreau to Dr. Doom, readers have long been fascinated by insane plans for world domination and the madmen who devise them. Typically, we see these villains through the eyes of good guys. This anthology, however, explores the world of mad scientists and evil geniuses—from their own wonderfully twisted point of view.
View the list
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