Top photos. Michael reads from and discusses Name Games with an appreciative audience at Q Trading Company in Palm Springs, California. Despite the holiday weekend and 110-degree desert heat, 44 mystery fans showed up for the Saturday-evening event.

Second photo from top. Getting acquainted before the reading, from left: Bob, Dan, David, Phil, and Jack.

Third photo. David, Lee, Michael, and Rick.

Fourth photo. David and Tim.

Fifth photo. Leon, Tom, and Allan