James Patterson & Sherri Crichton celebrate ERUPTION at B&N Union Square

Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square on Monday, June 3rd as we welcome acclaimed author James Patterson to celebrate the launch of ERUPTION. The book began as Michael Crichton's passion project, but after his passing, his wife Sherri Crichton asked James to complete the manuscript. Written by two of the most popular storytellers of our time, ERUPTION examines the revelation of military secrets in the aftermath of a history-making volcanic eruption.

James and Sherri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author and author of the popular syndicated newspaper advice column “Ask Amy,” Amy Dickinson.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Book Admission - $34.89 (Admission + one copy of ERUPTION + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of ERUPTION (out 6/3/24).

• Admission to the event space and signing line with James Patterson and Sherri Crichton.

James and Sherri will pose for photos. A B&N staffer will be on-hand to take your photo.

James and Sherri will sign (signature only) ONLY copies of ERUPTION. There will be no personalization.

Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.

Please arrive by 6:30PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

GUIDELINES

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

All event guidelines are subject to change.

If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Union Square will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT ERUPTION:
The biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano.

The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years.

Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had a passion project he’d been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world’s most popular storyteller.

ABOUT James Patterson:

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster Eruption. He has told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

ABOUT Michael Crichton:

Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the bestselling novels The Terminal Man, The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Next and Dragon Teeth, among many others. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into forty languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films. He wrote and directed Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, Looker, Coma and created the hit television series ER. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.

ABOUT Sherri Crichton:

Sherri Crichton founded CrichtonSun LLC to preserve and celebrate the work of her late husband, Michael Crichton. One of this century’s most prolific writers, Michael passed away from cancer at the age of 66, leaving behind thousands of pages and over a million digital files of complete and partial manuscripts, which Sherri curates in an extensive archive dedicated to honoring her husband’s voice, mission and legacy.