I doubt that. This book's been in the works a long time (it takes a LONG time to write and publish a book of dirt). But when the author started the process he probably thought she was running. The release date was probably timed to coincide with an announcment date (or what the publisher thought would be one).
You know, you're probably right. And else Todd and Track should have beaten the stuffing out of McGinniss when they had the chance. Or else taken him grizzly hunting way out in the deep Alaskan bush.