The Macon County Public Library will host a talk by local author Dennis Murphy at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.

The subject will be “Near-Death Experiences: Evidence of Heaven or Last Gasps of Dying Brains.” Following the talk and a brief discussion period, the author will read excerpts from his novel, Brain Waves, and answer questions. He’ll then be available to autograph copies of the book, which will be for sale.