About this Event
The glitter of Venice's lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise, no one is safe.
Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own.
Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice's narrow alleys, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive.
They are Rhunlokni, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth, their Goddess.
They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities-- and Koru's gift is the strongest of her generation.
So when the police arrive in St.
Mark's Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn't commit, she does the only thing she can-- she runs.
Though Koru manages to escape the police, a larger threat is drawing near.
Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her, protect those she loves, and uncover the truth of her past before it's too late-- because Venice is sinking.
Tonight.
Raised in the wilds of Western Massachusetts, Via Luino is the author of over 25 published short stories and poems and has been a Pushcart Prize nominee. She holds an MFA in fiction writing from the University of New Hampshire and has worked as an English teacher overseas. She is now a youth services librarian by day and an avid reader and writer of all kinds of fantasy by night. She lives just north of Boston with her spouse and their two dogs, an elderly seeing-eye dog flunky and a spry young rescue. All the Scattered Stars is her debut novel.
Colby Daniel is a kindergarten teacher with 14 years of experience creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where every child feels seen and supported. He holds a master’s degree in Community Engagement and DEI, which shapes his commitment to building welcoming spaces in and beyond the classroom. Outside of school, Colby runs a vibrant Bookstagram and organizes book clubs and literary events that bring readers together. He often shares insights on living with ADHD and his experience receiving a kidney transplant, using both as sources of strength and connection. Colby is currently working on an original writing project, continuing his passion for storytelling.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Purple Couch Bookshop, 350 Winthrop Avenue, North Andover, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 23.07
