Deadlock with Chloe Gong and M.J. Kuhn

We are so excited to welcome Chloe Gong to our West Bloomfield location to celebrate Deadlock, which is the second book in her newest series, The StrangeLoom Trilogy.

Readers may know and love her previous work, which includes the Flesh & False Gods trilogy and These Violent Delights duology.

Chloe will be in conversation with sci-fi and fantasy writer M.J. Kuhn.

As you prepare for a fun night, here are a few extra notes to keep in mind:

• Tickets:

  • Tickets are required for this event.

  • You will receive a confirmation email from Humanitix with your ticket immediately after purchasing. If you cannot find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder and any other email inboxes that you have before reaching out.

  • Please note that 1 ticket = 1 attendee. There are two exceptions to this policy: attendees with children younger than 10 and attendees with caregivers.

• Books:

  • Each ticket purchase includes one copy of Deadlock, which attendees will receive at the event.

  • Additional books by Chloe Gong will be available for purchase at the event.

• Signing Guidelines & Photo Guidelines:

  • Chloe will sign and personalize Deadlock during the signing portion of this event.

  • Chloe will sign and personalize up to three additional books per ticketholder, which can be brought from home or bought in-store.

  • Chloe is happy to take photos with anyone who would like one, and Schuler Books staff will help with the photo-taking process.

• Seating:

  • This event will include a combination of seating and standing. Seating may be limited for the discussion/Q&A portion of this event.

  • Attendees with accessibility needs will be guaranteed a seat, otherwise, seating is first-come-first-serve.

About the Book:

The danger ramps up as Lia works as a double agent against NileCorp in this second book in the dystopian Strangeloom trilogy, in which humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong.

One wrong move will end the world…

The nation can’t stop talking about Eirale Ward. After a perilous mission with the enemy, she has been rescued and returned to NileCorp. Her gracious employer cleared her charges of treason and restored her status as an elite soldier.

Once, that would have been enough—but she is not that same Eirale anymore. She is a spy for the Coalition, tasked to take down NileCorp from the inside.

Meanwhile, everyone in Atahua is watching Nik Grant. Though he succeeded in his mission to retrieve Project Wit, he has put a target on his loved ones, and NileCorp will stop at nothing to bring him in. Working for the Coalition was supposed to help him destroy NileCorp, but the Coalition is pushing restraint while he wants action. He’s running out of time.

When Atahua’s charismatic vice president joins the scene at NileCorp, the company grows untouchable. Kieren is unwavering in his belief in Lia and her ability to rupture the power in virtual reality—but NileCorp sees all, and it has long set its trap. Before total and absolute control can land in NileCorp’s hands, Lia must embrace what she was built to do…

Either change the world or burn it all down.

About the Author:

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of critically acclaimed fantasy and science fiction novels, including These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings, and Coldwire. Her books have been published in over twenty countries, and she was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City. Visit her online at TheChloeGong.com and on Instagram and TikTok at @TheChloeGong.

Other Notes:

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