Stephen J. Cannell (1941–2010)

Wed. March 24: Stephen J Cannell

Inkwood and the friends of the Library welcome Stephen Cannell as the featured speaker for this month's Four Seasons luncheon. Cannell will discuss and sign his new Shane Scully suspense novel, ON THE GRIND. The luncheon at the University Club (www.uclubtampa.org) ... (more)is open to the public, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED (call 813-273-3616) and the cost is $25, payable at the door or by check to Friends of the Library ahead of time. Books will be available for purchase at the luncheon or can be purchased ahead of time at Inkwood Books.

6pm reception. 7pm program.
Wednesday, January 28
Admission: $10 nonmembers. $5 AHC members. Free MMH members.

From Stephen Cannell new book On the Grind - Charged with felony misconduct in a high profile solicitation of murder case, Det. Shane Scully is faced with an impossible decision: either quietly resign from his job as a detective for the LAPD, the work he loves

Stephen Cannell is the bestselling author of twelve novels, including the critically acclaimed Shane Scully series. And, in a highly successful career that spans three decades, Cannell has created or cocreated more than forty television shows, including The Rockford Files, The A-Team, 21 Jump Street, ... (more)Wiseguy, and The Commish. Cannell will read from and sign his new novel At First Sight ($25.95 Vanguard Press). In his newest and most distinctive novel, Cannell channels his insider experiences into a tautly drawn noir look at the materialistic Hollywood lifestyle. Fast paced, filled with wry humor, murder, lust, and dead-on L.A. characterizations, Cannell has written his most readable novel yet.Request a signed copy: books@tatteredcover.com