Author Cathy Schieffelin will be at The Garden District Book Shop on April 4 to sign copies of her debut work, The Call. The event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase. 

Nate, a journalist, awakens to a horrifying discovery in the remote Comoros Islands as the call to prayer echoes around him. Summoned to assist with the crisis, Juliette faces battles on both professional and personal fronts. As their relationship blossoms amidst the chaos, Nate and Juliette confront not only the threat of an unknown virus but also the shadows of their own pasts.

This timely novel spans continents and years, delving into the indispensable bond of family and friendship amidst the backdrop of globe-trotting adventures. The Call unfolds as both an exhilarating medical mystery and a slow-burn romance entwined in international intrigue and past trauma.