Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity. But his survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when he and four other grunts are given a deadly mission: venture into the perilous No Man’s Land to euthanize a wounded comrade. What they find amid the ruined battlefield, however, is not a man in need of mercy but a fallen angel, seemingly struck down by artillery fire. This celestial being may hold the key to ending the brutal conflict, but only if the soldiers can suppress their individual desires and work together. As jealousy, greed, and paranoia take hold, the group is torn apart by their inner demons, threatening to turn their angelic encounter into a descent into hell. Angel Down" plunges you into the heart of World War I in a polyphonic tale of survival, supernatural wonder, and moral conflict Daniel Kraus will be joined in conversation with NWS Host Audrey Irontree. Kraus is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His latest novel, "Whalefall," received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more. Event Details Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, and the conversation begins at 7:00 p.m. This event includes a Q&A session and an author signing immediately following in the lobby. Ticket Information Additional City Opera House transaction fees are applied at checkout. A $3 facility fee is charged per ticket to support the City Opera House. Additional service fees are charged for tickets purchased online. To avoid service fees, buy your ticket by phone or at the Box Office, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Tier One indicates premium seating options with the best views, available on the main floor closest to the stage along with premium sections of the balcony. Tier Two indicates standard seating options, available on the main floor and most of the balcony. Individual Tickets Tier One: $27 Tier Two: $17 Admits one person to the in-person event. Tickets do not include a copy of the book. Ticket + Paperback Book Package Tier One: $41 Tier Two: $31 Admits one person to the in-person event. Ticket includes a signed paperback copy of "Angel Down" (retail value of $17). Signed books are only available at the in-person event. Student and Teacher Tickets: $12 No age restriction with a valid school ID, student and teacher tickets admit one person to the live event. Books are not included. Virtual Tickets Can’t make it to City Opera House? Enjoy the event live or on-demand from home! You can purchase virtual tickets at nationalwritersseries.org. Content Rating Unless otherwise noted, NWS events are designed for adult audiences and may not be suitable for children. Group Tickets For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: operations@nwstc.org