New York Times bestselling young adult author Susan Dennard will present a talk and signing Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at Schuler Books and Music, 2660 28th St. SE.

The Grand Rapids author is know for the popular “Something Strange and Deadly” series. She will present “Windwitch,” the follow up to the New York Times bestselling novel “Trutwithch.”

After an explosion destroys his ship, the world believes Prince Merik, Windwich, is dead. Scarred yet alive, Merik is determined to prove his sister’s treachery. Upon reaching the royal capital, crowded with refugees, he haunts the streets, fighting for the weak — which leads to whispers of a disfigured demigod, the Fury, who brings justice to the opposed.

When the Bloodwitch Aeduan discovers a bounty on Iseult, he makes sure to be the first to find her — yet in a surprise twist, Iseult offers him a deal. She will return money stolen form him, if he locates Safi. Now they must work together to cross the Witchlands, while constantly wondering, who will betray whom first.

After a surprise attack and shipwreck, Safi and the Empress of Marstok barely escape with their lives. Alone in a land of pirates, every moment balances on a knife’s edge — especially when the pirates’ next move could unleash war upon the Witchlands.

For more information about the author presentation, visit www.schulerbook.com.