The Annual Author’s HIGH Tea, sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library (FVOCFPL), will take place at the historic Flanders Hotel, Thursday, May 7 at 2:00 PM.

Featured Author—David Dean

David’s short stories have appeared regularly in ELLERY QUEEN MYSTERY MAGAZINE (EQMM), as well as a number of anthologies, since 1990. His stories have been nominated for the Shamus, Barry, and Derringer Awards. His current novels include: The Thirteenth Child, The Purple Robe, and Starvation Cay. David is a retired Chief of Police in New Jersey and once served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Read more about David Dean: http://thethirteenthchild.com/about-david-dean/

Tickets on Sale…DATE ADDED

TICKETS ON SALE: SATURDAY, APRIL 25—9 To 11 AM

Ocean City Free Public Library Atrium, or call Elaine Wilson—(609) 398-4716

Tickets are $28.00 per person. Cash or check only. Please make checks payable to Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library. Limit: 8 tickets per person. Open seating.