# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: “The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.”
— Oscar Wilde
Dearest Adventurers…we don’t want to keep you in suspense, so come join us as we welcome home New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, a San Diego native whose extraordinary career has taken her from medicine to the top of bestseller lists around the world.

Beloved by readers for her gripping suspense novels and as the creator of the Rizzoli & Isles series, Tess has spent decades crafting unforgettable characters, intricate mysteries, and page-turning thrillers. Now, she returns with The Shadow Friends, the highly anticipated third installment in her Martini Club series, featuring a group of retired spies who discover that the past is never quite finished with them.

At this special noontime Adventure at the Carlsbad City Library, we’ll go beyond the pages of Tess’s latest novel and explore the fascinating story behind the storyteller herself. From her San Diego roots and medical training to the inspiration behind her bestselling books, 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 alike.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carlsbad/the-shadow-friends-a-spies-and-secrets-adventure-with-nyt-bestselling-author-tess-gerritsen/200030239312530
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carlsbad
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Carlsbad City Library
- **lat**: 33.105411111111
- **long**: -117.26965833333
- **full address**: Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad,CA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen being held?
  - **A:** The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad,CA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen?
  - **A:** The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen is organized by Adventures By the Book.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carlsbad, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Shadow Friends: a Spies & Secrets Adventure with NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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