Join us for a special book signing with award-winning journalist and author Christopher Mele!

On Thursday, June 4th from 3–5 PM, come meet Chris and celebrate the release of his gripping new novel, The Truth Is in the Ashes.

In the quiet Adirondack village of Goodwill, an arsonist is on the prowl. Newsman Alex Provetto is pulled into investigating the suspicious fires, but personal and professional entanglements threaten to derail his quest for the truth. As he digs deeper, the danger grows—not just to his scoop, but to his reputation, his career, and even his life.

More than a small-town mystery, The Truth Is in the Ashes is a compelling exploration of trust, packed with twists and surprises that linger long after the final page. This is the second book in Mele’s popular North Country mystery series.

A veteran journalist with 40 years of experience—including time as a reporter and editor in the Adirondacks—Christopher Mele now serves as an editor at The New York Times. His novels draw on “fictional realism,” blending realistic procedures and outcomes with vivid settings, lively characters, humor, and unexpected plot turns. This latest story is inspired by real-life events from the former Lake Placid Club Resort decades ago.

The Truth Is in the Ashes follows Mele’s acclaimed first novel, Goodwill’s Secrets (2024), which won a 2025 Silver Award from the Milford Readers and Writers Festival and was a finalist in the Best Thriller Book Awards.

Don’t miss this chance to meet the author, get your copies of both books signed, and hear firsthand about the real Adirondack roots behind these page-turning mysteries. Both titles will be available for purchase at the event.