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Caldwell College, Mount Saint Dominic Academy and Caldwell Public Library partner to present Brad Parks, former Star-Ledger reporter and the author of a new mystery series set in New Jersey

Caldwell, New Jersey, November 10, 2009 – Carter Ross is a fictional hero of New Jersey, by New Jersey and for New Jersey – an investigative newspaper reporter who grew up in Millburn, works in Newark, and stalks bad guys everywhere from the Meadowlands to the Watchungs.

And now the author who created him is coming to Caldwell.

Caldwell College, Mount Saint Dominic Academy and the Caldwell Public Library announced today they will be hosting Brad Parks, the author of FACES OF THE GONE, on January 26, 2010 as part of their ongoing meet-the-author series.

Parks will give a talk entitled "The Power of Storytelling: A writer's journey from journalist to novelist,” that touches on both his fiction and non-fiction work. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Werner Hall at the College. A book-signing will immediately follow the talk, and books will be available for purchase that evening. The program is free and open to the public.

"Join us for what will surely be an entertaining evening, as we hear more stories from Brad, who I have NO doubt will someday be a megastar and then we can say we knew him when he was a young fresh-faced author! I promise you that hearing him talk about Carter Ross and his journalistic escapades will make you consider picking up FACES OF THE GONE” said Karen Kleppe-Lembo, Director of the Caldwell Public Library.

Based on Parks' ten years as a reporter at The Star-Ledger, FACES OF THE GONE will remind readers of some of New Jersey's most beloved authors – reviewers have likened Parks's work to Janet Evanovich and Harlan Coben – and will be a treat for readers familiar with the many locales, from the city to the suburbs, that Carter Ross traverses in his search for an ambitious murderer. Written with humor and compassion, it also provides an inside look at newspaper newsrooms at a time of crisis for the industry.

For more information, please contact Karen Kleppe-Lembo at (973) 226-2837; klembo@caldwellpl.org.

The Caldwell Public Library, an Andrew Carnegie Library dedicated in 1917, celebrated its 90th birthday in October 2007. Its mission is to provide its diverse community with a wide array of literary, cultural, historical, educational and social resources through personal service and innovative programs utilizing a range of learning technologies in a welcoming environment. www.caldwellpl.org.

Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is a Catholic, co-ed, four year liberal arts institution offering 28 undergraduate degrees, 20 graduate programs and one doctoral program. The College is located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in suburban Caldwell, NJ. Caldwell College provides students with a supportive community, a student/faculty ratio of 13 to 1, excellence in teaching and innovative learning environments. For further information about Caldwell College visit www.caldwell.edu.

Mount Saint Dominic Academy, established by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young women. We are dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. The Mount community is committed to seeking the Truth in all aspects of life. The students are able to realize their individual gifts and talents in an atmosphere that fosters academic excellence, respect for diversity, appreciation for the gifts of creation, moral integrity and a heritage rich in Christ-centered values. For further information visit www.msdacademy.org.

About the Author

Brad Parks' debut novel, a mystery/thriller titled FACES OF THE GONE, releases from St. Martin's Press on December 8. A reformed newspaper reporter, Brad spent a dozen years covering news and sports for The Star-Ledger and The Washington Post. His work has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors, the National Headliner Awards, the National Association of Black Journalists and others. Most recently, he won the New Jersey Press Association's enterprise award for a four-part series on the 40th Anniversary of the Newark Riots. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, he lives with his wife, Melissa, and two young children and is currently at work on the next Carter Ross adventure. www.bradparksbooks.com.