Join "New York Times" bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, creator of the Rizzoli & Isles series and a San Diego native, as she discusses her latest novel, "The Shadow Friends." Tess will share insights into her writing life, the enduring appeal of suspense fiction and the evolution of beloved series that continue to captivate readers and viewers.

Tickets will be distributed starting at 11 a.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the program begins. A book signing will follow the discussion.