Ken Miller Reading with Adam Smith & Mark Lindquist January 31, 2010

Celebrate the release of the new novel Langata Rules: Pirates at Lat 10 with a reading from author Ken Miller. He will be joined by Rep. Adam Smith and Prosecutor Mark Lindquist who will read from The King of Methlehem. Half of the proceeds from book sales will benefit the Pierce County Democrats, half will benefit King's Books. Langata Rules follows a British merchant ship with seemingly innocent cargo as African pirates take control. This action starts a desperate race among pirates, warlords, rebel insurgents, government agents, shadowy oil interests, and enigmatic business magnates as they fight to control the ship and its cargo.

Adam Smith has represented Washington's 9th Congressional District since 1997. He serves on both the Armed Services Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

Ken Miller has lived in Tacoma since 1970 and has been active in politics for over 40 years. His work has included community organizing and corporate public affairs. Langata Rules is his first novel.

Mark Lindquist is the Pierce County Prosecutor. Before that he was the Chief Criminal Deputy, having been with the office 14 years. He has written four novels, the most recent being The King of Methlehem (2007).

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