Meet Patrick O’Dowd at Books-A-Million in Rockaway Township, NJ!

When: Monday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Where: Books-A-Million (Rockaway Townsquare), 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866

Join author Patrick O’Dowd for a special in-person book signing of his debut novel, A Campus on Fire. Set against the turbulent backdrop of an elite university, this politically charged thriller—published in April 2025 by Regal House Publishing—explores power, ideology, and the hidden fractures beneath academic prestige. Named a Finalist for the 2025 American Fiction Award in the Political Thriller category, and praised by Library Journal as “a stunner, with a devastating ending,” A Campus on Fire is not one to be missed. It’s also garnered attention from Shelf Awareness, Brit+Co, Writer’s Digest, Union News Daily, and the New York Public Library’s roundup of new campus thrillers.

Come meet Patrick, get your copy signed, and maybe dive into a conversation about storytelling, ideology, or what inspired this compelling debut. Whether you're a longtime fan or you’re just discovering his work, this is a warm, engaging gathering in a welcoming bookstore setting.