Lindquist event at King's Books, August 15

Tacoma (WASH) -- for immediate release -- Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist's fifth annual Signed Book and Wine Auction will be held at King's Books in Tacoma on Friday, August 15, at 5:00 p.m.

New York Times bestselling author Garth Stein will attend. His new novel, "A Sudden Light," will be available for auction six weeks before it appears in book stores. Stein's previous novel, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," is also an auction item.  

Other signed books on the auction list include bestsellers by Ann Rule, Maria Semple, and Bret Easton Ellis. For music fans, Peter Buck of R.E.M. and actress/singer Molly Ringwald have donated signed CDs.  

There will also be wine bottles up for auction and open for drinking. The Harmon Pub will provide beer. Light appetizers can be nibbled between stacks of used books as King's remains open for business during the festivities.

This signature fundraising event for Prosecutor Lindquist typically includes local political figures, including Congressman Derek Kilmer, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Deputy Mayor Victoria Woodards, city and county council members, legislators and others. Detective Ed Troyer will be the emcee. 

Prosecutor Lindquist, after being elected by a landslide in 2010, is up for election again this year, although he lacks an opponent. 

For more information, please contact campaign manager John Cummings, 406.498.5081, or visit the Facebook event page.