Maureen Johnson Author Event – The Velvet Knife Book Release

Meet Maureen Johnson in Naperville

Join Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville for a special author event with #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maureen Johnson. Celebrate the release of her newest standalone mystery, The Velvet Knife, on Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM.

Event Details & Format

Please review the following event guidelines to ensure a seamless experience:

• Check-in & Seating: All events have open seating. Check-in will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the 4:00 PM start time.
• Presentation & Q&A: The event will feature a presentation by the author followed by an audience Q&A.
• Signing Line: After the Q&A, a signing line will form in numbered order based on the “Order Line Number” located on your pdf ticket.
• Signing Rules:
  • Attendees may have a posed photo taken by Anderson’s staff with their own camera.
  • There is a limit of 2 books brought from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated).
  • There is a limit of 1 personalization per attendee (unless otherwise stated).
• Registration: Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
• Missed Event Policy: If you cannot attend, you must pick up your book at the hosting store within 30 days of the event, or arrange shipping for an additional $9.99 fee by calling the store.

About the Book: The Velvet Knife

Return to the beloved world of Truly Devious as teenage detective Stevie Bell and her friends travel to New York to solve a brand-new murder.

Stevie is trying to figure out what happened with her boyfriend, David, but a good old-fashioned murder is a much happier distraction. She gets exactly what she wanted when a dead body turns up in the middle of a Manhattan apartment complex, catching her in a complicated web of messy drives and people’s feelings. Stevie finds herself questioning all human connection—is it magnetism, or just manipulation? Can you trust anyone, or are they joining a cult before it’s too late? And are things with David really over?

About the Author

Maureen Johnson is the acclaimed author of nineteen young adult novels. Her extensive catalog includes the Truly Devious series, the Shades of London series, Suite Scarlett, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes. She has collaborated on popular titles like Ghosts of the Shadow Market (with Cassandra Clare) and Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), which became a hit feature film on Netflix. With over three million copies sold worldwide across more than thirty countries, she has been nominated for two Edgar Awards, a Bram Stoker Award, and a Nebula Award. She currently resides in New York City with her husband and dog.