DMPL Fall Author Series: Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf, 16 October | AllEvents

DMPL Fall Author Series: Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf

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Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

Des Moines Public Library

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Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm (CDT)

Des Moines Public Library

1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50265-3501, United States

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DMPL Fall Author Series: Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf
Hank Phillippi Ryan is a USA Today bestselling author of 16 thrillers, a 37-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter, and winner of five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her newest book, All This Could Be Yours (release date: September 9) features scenes set at the Des Moines Public Library.

This program will be moderated by bestselling Iowa author Heather Gudenkauf.

Learn more about this event and the Fall Author Series: https://www.dmpl.org/dmpl-fall-author-series

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Is a debut author’s blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life?

A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by “master of suspense” (Publishers Weekly) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house. But there’s a chilling problem with Tessa’s triumphant book tour-she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who’s obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home. Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made-what felt like a genuine deal with the devil-appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can’t untangle who’s threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she’ll lose her career, her family-and possibly her life.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR:

This program will be moderated by Heather Gudenkauf, the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including The Overnight Guest and her most recent thriller Everyone is Watching. Her debut novel, The Weight of Silence, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf’s critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 25 countries and have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. Her books have been featured on many Best Of roundups including lists by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Apple Books, GoodReads, and more. Her eleventh novel, The Perfect Hosts will be released on November 4, 2025.

Cosponsored by the Des Moines Public Library.


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DMPL Fall Author Series: Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf, 16 October | AllEvents
DMPL Fall Author Series: Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm