2027 Book & Author Luncheon
The Friends' annual Book and Author Luncheon and Silent Auction began in 2005 and is a major literary event for the community. The proceeds from the Luncheon ticket sales and the Silent Auction constitute the major source of funding for the Friends' activities in support of the library.
In a departure from our usual format of hosting several Texas authors, this year we will again feature a single, nationally known, best selling Texas author, Don Bentley, author of several adventure series. Of course, we also will have a full luncheon as well as a silent auction and book signing. Mr. Bentley's latest book, Double Tap, and others will be available for purchase with the proceeds going to the Friends of the Library.
Seating is limited so please make your reservations early.
- Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Place: Christ the King Catholic Church, Family Life Center
North Main and East 24th Avenue, Belton, TX - Reservations: $60 per person or a table for 8 for $450 (a $30 savings)
- RSVP by February 25, 2027
Don Bentley
author of Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr.,Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp and Matt Drake thrillers
- New York Times Best Selling Author
- Military Families Magazine chose The Outside Man for their September Book Club.”
- Without Sanction has been nominated for Best First novel as part of the ITW 2021 Thriller Awards
- Suspense Magazine named Without Sanction as one of their Best Books of 2020 in the Debut Category
Don Bentley is the New York Times Bestselling author of eleven books including the Matt Drake thriller series (Forgotten War, Hostile Intent, The Outside Man, Without Sanction), the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. series (Weapons Grade, Flash Point, Zero Hour, Target Acquired), and the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series (Double Tap, Denied Access, Capture or Kill).
Don spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot during which time he was stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. While deployed to Afghanistan as a Troop Commander in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VI, Don was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with “V” device for valor. Following his time in the military Don worked as an FBI Special Agent and was a member of the Dallas Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
After leaving the FBI, Don worked for companies that developed technology for the U.S. Special Operations Community. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University, and an M.F.A in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University.
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