Michael Connelly Auctions Off Chance to Star in Book

By Dianna Dilworth 

Ever wanted to be the subject of a book? Author Michael Connelly is letting one lucky bidder star in his next novel “The Crossing!”

Readers can bid for the chance to enter the book’s pages on eBay. The money raised from the auction will benefit Trinity Cafe, a restaurant that serves homeless people in Tampa, Florida. Bidding is live for another 8 days and the bidding is already up to $9,900. Here is more from the eBay listing:

Your character will be of Michael’s choosing and he promises a tasteful portrayal!

Michael will send you a signed and personally inscribed hardcover copy of the book when it is in print in November.

The Harry Bosch novel, which will also feature the character Mickey Haller, comes out this fall.