Authors! with Daniel Kraus

Renowned for his iconic collaborations with Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water and Trollhunters, bestselling author Daniel Kraus joins Authors! to discuss his latest novel, The Sixth Nik. A Midland, Michigan native, Kraus has captivated the literary world with his acclaimed fiction and nonfiction. Don’t miss this chance to meet one of America’s most successful writers and hear about his work across literature and film. This event features a 45-minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each ticket includes a copy of the book.

Beyond the reach of the lethal trollbot internet soars The Sickness, a sentient biomatter ship. Aboard is Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with an enhanced "nik" brain, tasked with investigating the rogue, plague-ridden planet of Fém. Surrounded by a dangerous crew—including a vengeful captain and a mutating ship—Sisilla must uncover Fém’s horrific secrets and forsake her fate to survive the unknown.

New York Times bestseller Daniel Kraus is the author of Whalefall, an Alex Award winner and LA Times Book Prize finalist. He is well-known for coauthoring The Shape of Water and Trollhunters with Guillermo del Toro, and The Living Dead with George A. Romero. Kraus has earned the Bram Stoker Award and two Odyssey Awards, with his work appearing in twenty-plus languages. He lives with his wife in Chicago.

Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.

Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.

What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.

What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.

Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.

Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.

Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.

What can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.

Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.

Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.

What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332

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