'Dear Jacob' authors to hold presentation, book signing in Walker

Nov. 13—WALKER — Chase on the Lake and the Friends of the Walker Public Library will host Patty Wetterling and Joy Baker, authors of

"Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope,"

for a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the resort, 502 Cleveland Blvd W.

"On Oct. 22, 1989, in the small town of St. Joseph, Minnesota, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped at gunpoint," a release said. "Twenty-seven years later, on Sept. 2, 2016, authorities were led to the boy's remains. What lies between is the riveting story of the search for Jacob Wetterling, told by Patty and written by Joy Baker."

"Offering a behind-the-scenes account of one of America's most notorious crimes, this powerful memoir tells readers what happened and shows how, in searching for Jacob, Patty Wetterling found her purpose," the release said.

The event is free and open to the public, but participants must pre-register. To register, call the Walker Public Library at

(218) 547-1019

or visit

forms.gle/LaXW1VRMNHCWwnHG6.

Books will be available for purchase at the event or at

shop.mnhs.org.

For more information, visit the

Walker Public Library Facebook page.