BOOK CLUB INVITATION – PLEASE READ

Gentle Reader,

Authors of Victorian novels used an odd literary device: speaking directly to the reader. You know, that point when they write, “Let us take advantage of this lull to whisper a few biographical details.”

This "Gentle Reader" technique is rare in modern fiction. But since you just finished Russian Roulette I think it’s okay for me to address you directly to ask for an invitation to your next book club meeting.

I know that many of you meet with other readers to discuss your favorite books. If you enjoyed this Hannibal Jones mystery I would love to discuss my book with your book club. If you are within the Washington, DC metro area I would be happy to attend a meeting of your book club so you can ask all the tough questions about my plot, the setting, the clues and the characters.

       If you are farther away, I can still attend your meeting virtually if you have a speakerphone available. We can even make it work as an online chat if you prefer. Either way I would be able to give live responses to your questions and comments.

To invite me to join your book club at a meeting – and I hope you do - just send the information below in an email to dbcamacho@hotmail.com.

1. Book club name

2. Contact name

3. Contact telephone number and e-mail address

4. City and State

5. Date and time of the meeting

I look forward to meeting you!

Austin