New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance of Seattle will include Poulsbo and Silverdale in her tour to promote her 51st novel, “Dance of the Bones: A Beaumont and Walker Novel” (William Morrow, hardcover), on sale Sept. 8.

In a masterwork certain to delight longtime readers and win over many new ones, Jance brings together two of her most beloved protagonists in her most suspenseful novel yet.

Jance’s tour schedule:

Sept. 8

11 a.m., Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., Seattle.

2 p.m., Redmond Regional Library, 15990 NE 85th St., Redmond.

7 p.m., University Bookstore, 15311 Main St. Mill Creek.

Sept. 9

Noon, Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo.

7 p.m., Wesley Terrace Retirement Community, 816 S. 216th St., Des Moines.

Sept. 10

Noon, Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian,  Puyallup.

7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theatre (hosted by Aunties Bookstore), 901 W Sprague Ave., Spokane.

Sept. 11

11 a.m., Emerald Heights Retirement Community, 10901 176th Circle NE, Redmond.

7 p.m., Port Angeles Library (hosted by Port Book & News), 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles.

Sept. 12

11 a.m., Costco Silverdale, 10000 Mickelberry Road NW, Silverdale.

Sept. 12

3 p.m., Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington.

Sept. 13

2 p.m., Centralia Fox Theatre (hosted by Book ’n’ Brush), 123 S. Tower Ave., Centralia.

Now, about her book.

The plot centers on two cold cases more than 1,500 miles apart that suddenly become red-hot.

Connected with a missing boy’s life at stake, Detective J.P. Beaumont and Sheriff Brandon Walker join forces to stop a sociopathic smuggler who has eluded justice for decades. The story showcases the fully-matured talents of plotting, characterization and sense of place Jance has refined over the course of her distinguished mystery writing career.

Publishers Weekly wrote, “Bestseller Jance’s 51st novel brings together two of her popular series characters — Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont and Arizona sheriff Brandon Walker — in a highly entertaining plot that honors both of these now-retired cops.

“Jance (‘Cold Betrayal’) satisfies fans of both series with an energetic plot resplendent with believable twists, leaving readers eager for Beaumont and Walker’s next outing.”

Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series and the Walker Family Series. More than 20 million copies of her books are in print.