Richard Paul Evans book signing at Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Jefferson Pointe will host the #1 bestselling author Richard Paul Evans for a book signing, on Thursday, August 23rd, at 7 p.m. Evans will sign copies of his new book, Michael Vey 2: The Rise of the Elgen.

This is the second young adult novel for the #1 international bestselling author of The Christmas Box and seventeen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Michael Vey 2: The Rise of the Elgen, is the second in the popular Michael Vey series about an ordinary boy who has extraordinary electrical powers.

Wristbands will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the signing will begin at 7 p.m. Copies of Michael Vey 2: The Rise of the Elgen, will be available to purchase at the store prior to the signing. Attendees who purchase their books ahead of time must bring their Barnes & Noble receipt with them to the signing in order to be issued a wristband.

Mr. Evans will speak briefly prior to the book signing. Seating for this talk will be VERY LIMITED and available on a first come, first served basis.

Richard Paul Evans is the #1 best-selling author of The Christmas Box. His novels have each appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; there are more than thirteen million copies of his books in print. His books have been translated into more than 22 languages and several have been international best sellers. He is the winner of the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards for his children's books, and the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women Novel of the Year Award. Evans received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award for his work helping abused children. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children.

For more information contact Susan Derr, Community Relations Manager for Barnes & Noble at Jefferson Pointe, at 260-432-3343 or crm2036@bn.com.