Author Profile
Neal Shusterman
42 Books
Neal Shusterman is an award-winning American author who primarily writes young adult fiction, often exploring complex moral and philosophical themes through thrilling dystopian narratives. He is widely celebrated for his thought-provoking series, including the Unwind dystology and the Arc of a Scythe trilogy. Throughout his prolific career, Shusterman has captivated readers with his imaginative storytelling and profound character development.
Unwind Dystology
UnBound
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Action
Anthologies
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Bruiser
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Empathy
Family
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Unwind Dystology
Unwind
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Fiction
Science Fiction
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The Dark Side of Nowhere
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Adventure
Family
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Unwind Dystology
UnSouled
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Action
Adventure
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Arc of a Scythe
Thunderhead
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Action
Science Fiction
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Arc of a Scythe
The Toll
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Action
Science Fiction
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Mindquakes: Stories To Shatter Your Brain
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Anthologies
Fiction
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Unwind Dystology
Undivided
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Action
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Dark Fusion
Dread Locks: Book 1
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Fantasy
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Downsiders
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Adventure
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Challenger Deep
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Emotions
Fiction
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everfound
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Adventure
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Skinjacker Trilogy
The Skinjacker Trilogy: Everlost; Everwild; Everfound
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Adventure
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everlost
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Adventure
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Guys Read
The Dirt on Our Shoes: A Short Story from Guys Read: Other Worlds
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Short Stories
Space
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Unwind Dystology
Unwind Unboxed: Unwind; Unstrung: an Unwind Story; Unwholly
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Adventure
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Speeding Bullet
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Adventure
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Full Tilt
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Adventure
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Arc of a Scythe
Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
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Action
Science Fiction
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everwild
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Adventure
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Dark Fusion
Red Rider's Hood
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Fairy Tales
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Arc of a Scythe
Scythe
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Action
Science Fiction
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Star Shards Chronicles
Shattered Sky
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Action
Adventure
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Unwind Dystology
UnWholly
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Action
Adventure
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Antsy Bonano
The Schwa was Here
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Disability Representation
Fiction
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Antsy Bonano
Antsy Does Time
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Empathy
Friendship
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Game Changer
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Action
Science Fiction
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Cumulus
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Action
Adventure
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Star Shards Chronicles
The Scorpion Shards
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Fantasy
Science Fiction
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All Better Now
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Science Fiction
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The Accelerati Trilogy
Hawking's Hallway
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
Action
Adventure
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The Accelerati Trilogy
Tesla's Attic
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
Action
Adventure
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Dry
Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman
Action
Adventure
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The N.O.A.H. Files
I Am The Walrus
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
Action
Adventure
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Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
Neal Shusterman, Andrés Vera MartÃnez
Graphic Novels
History
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The Accelerati Trilogy
Edison's Alley: Book Two
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
Action
Adventure
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Darkness Creeping
Darkness Creeping II: More Tales to Trouble Your Sleep
Neal Shusterman, Barbara Kiwak
Anthologies
Fiction
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Roxy
Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman
Fiction
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Break to You
Neal Shusterman, Debra Young, Michelle Knowlden
Empathy
Fiction
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Unwind Dystology
UnBound
By:
Neal Shusterman
The world of unwinding is full of dark secrets and untold stories. In a society where unwanted teenagers are dismantled for their body parts, the struggle for survival goes far beyond the journeys of Connor, Risa, and Lev.
This gripping collection of stories takes you deeper into the terrifying and thrilling reality of the unwound world. You will meet new AWOLs fighting desperately to keep their bodies intact, parts pirates who profit off the dangerous black market, and ordinary people trying to navigate the ethics of a broken society. Each story reveals a different perspective on the controversial practice of unwinding and the rebellion that fights against it.
From hidden safe havens to the very heart of Happy Jack Harvest Camp, these thrilling tales expand a chilling futuristic landscape. You will experience the heartbreaking choices and breathtaking suspense that define a society where a teenager's life can be signed away in an instant.
13-18 Years
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There is a very good reason why Brewster Rawlins cannot have friends and refuses to care about anyone. In his high school, he is an intimidating outcast famously voted Most Likely to Get the Death Penalty. But when Bronte starts dating Brewster, the tough exterior breaks away to reveal an impossible, unexplainable secret.
When Brewster truly cares about you, bizarre things begin to happen. Bronte and her twin brother, Tennyson, quickly realize that their own physical scrapes and bruises are healing unnaturally fast. Scratches literally disappear right before their eyes, while Brewster inexplicably suffers the exact same injuries. They discover that Brewster is physically absorbing the pain, cuts, and suffering of the people he loves.
What initially feels like a miraculous superpower soon turns into a heavy, dangerous burden. As the twins grow closer to Brewster and his little brother, Cody, they realize they are risking his very life simply by being around him. You will be captivated by this intense, thought-provoking story about sacrifice, empathy, and the true cost of caring for someone else.
13-18 Years
328 Pages
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Unwind Dystology
Unwind
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Neal Shusterman
Jump in!
Imagine a world where growing up brings a truly big challenge. Meet Connor, Risa, and Lev, three brave young people who find themselves on an unexpected and dangerous adventure. They are trying their best to outsmart a tricky system that doesn't understand them, and they need to stay safe and free until they reach their eighteenth birthday! It's a thrilling race against time and a quest for freedom that will keep you guessing.
Why it pulls you in:
You'll be on the edge of your seat as Connor, Risa, and Lev make incredibly brave choices and discover hidden strengths they never knew they had. They face big, tough problems and must learn to rely on each other to survive. This exciting story shows how important friendship and working together can be when things get really difficult. It also explores how courage and determination can help you find your own path, even when the world around you seems confusing. Can these friends stick together and escape what's planned for them, finding a hopeful future?
13-18 Years
352 Pages
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Have you ever had a day where nothing feels quite right? For Jason, it's more than just a feeling. One morning, he wakes up and doesn't feel like himself at all. It's like a puzzle he can't solve, and the weirdest part? Everyone in his quiet town of Billington starts acting strangely, too! His friends, his parents – they're all different somehow, and it's making Jason wonder what's really going on.
What would you do if your whole world suddenly seemed upside down? Join Jason as he tries to uncover the surprising truth behind why he feels so different and why his town isn't as normal as it seems. Could there be a secret hiding in plain sight, something from far away that changed everything? Get ready for an exciting adventure where nothing is quite what it appears to be, and discovery is just around the corner!
13-18 Years
256 Pages
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Unwind Dystology
UnSouled
By:
Neal Shusterman
Following the devastating destruction of the Graveyard, the final safe haven for AWOL teens, Connor and Lev are once again on the run. But this time, they are not just hiding from the authorities. They are actively racing toward dangerous answers.
Their search leads them to a mysterious woman whom Proactive Citizenry—the dark organization behind unwinding—has desperately tried to erase from history. If Connor and Lev can find her, they might finally uncover the secret to bringing down the horrific unwinding system forever. Meanwhile, Cam, the rewound boy made entirely from the salvaged parts of other teenagers, is plotting his own revenge from the inside. He hopes that by destroying his creators, he can prove his humanity to Risa.
With vindictive parts pirates and the ruthless Juvenile Authority closing in on all sides, these desperate paths are destined to collide. The explosive convergence will change everything you thought you knew about survival and the terrifying future of unwinding.
13-18 Years
416 Pages
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Arc of a Scythe
Thunderhead
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Neal Shusterman
Rowan has gone completely rogue. Operating off the grid as a dark vigilante known as Scythe Lucifer, he is systematically hunting down and destroying corrupt scythes across the continent. Meanwhile, Citra is working within the system as a junior scythe, desperate to fix the rot from the inside. But at every turn, her efforts are blocked by a ruthless new order of scythes who want absolute power. Realizing they are outmatched, Citra takes a devastating risk to communicate directly with the Thunderhead, the artificial intelligence that controls everything else on Earth. But the Thunderhead has its own rules, and it may simply choose to watch as humanity's perfect world collapses into violence and chaos.
13-18 Years
536 Pages
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Arc of a Scythe
The Toll
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Neal Shusterman
The world that finally conquered death is tearing itself apart. Endura, the heart of the scythedom, has been destroyed. Citra and Rowan have vanished without a trace, leaving a massive power vacuum in their wake. Now, absolutely nothing stands in the way of Scythe Goddard and his brutal campaign for total planetary domination. The Thunderhead remains completely silent, leaving humanity to navigate the terrifying aftermath of the Great Resonance entirely alone. With dictators rising and false prophets manipulating the masses, the future of the immortal human race hangs by a thread. The only remaining hope for survival is hidden deep within the mysterious prophecies of the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder.
13-18 Years
640 Pages
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Prepare to have your mind twisted and your imagination stretched to its absolute limits. This incredible collection of short stories pulls you into a bizarre, unpredictable world where the ordinary suddenly becomes terrifying, hilarious, and deeply thought-provoking.
Each incredible tale introduces a new set of characters facing impossible, slightly off-center situations that will make you question reality itself. You might find yourself laughing one moment and looking over your shoulder the next. The stories are wondrously weird, blending dark humor with chilling twists that will keep you guessing until the very last sentence.
If you enjoy the strange, the spooky, and the fantastically odd, these gripping adventures are guaranteed to grab your attention. Dive into a collection where nothing is exactly as it seems, and every page promises a new, mind-bending surprise.
13-18 Years
128 Pages
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Unwind Dystology
Undivided
By:
Neal Shusterman
Proactive Citizenry has a horrifying new agenda. The company that built Cam entirely out of unwound teenagers is now planning to mass-produce these rewound teens to serve as the ultimate military force. Even worse, Connor, Risa, and Lev discover that the organization has been actively suppressing technology that would make the brutal practice of unwinding completely unnecessary. As enraged teenagers prepare to march on Washington to demand an end to the harvesting, a radicalized faction led by Starkey is building a militant army of their own. They plan to burn the harvest camps to the ground and execute every adult inside. If they succeed, they could destroy America's only chance at a peaceful resolution. A thrilling continuation of a chilling dystopian saga.
13-18 Years
395 Pages
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Fourteen-year-old Parker Bear is incredibly wealthy and utterly bored with his perfectly ordinary life—until the mysterious Tara arrives in town. Tara is fascinating, always hiding her eyes behind dark designer sunglasses and tossing her glimmering blonde spirals, which seem to move as if they are actually alive.
Drawn to her strange energy, Parker eagerly helps Tara navigate the high school social scene by introducing her to his classmates. However, he soon notices that Tara's chosen friends are developing bizarre, unsettling quirks. They start drinking gallons of milk, eating actual dirt, and moving with a creepy, sluggish lethargy.
By the time Parker finally pieces together the terrifying truth behind Tara's new friendships, he is already too deeply involved to stop her. She has even cursed him with some bizarre, uncontrollable cravings of his own. You will be completely hooked by this wild, spooky thriller that brilliantly twists familiar fairy tales and ancient mythology into an unforgettable modern nightmare.
13-18 Years
176 Pages
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Beneath the busy streets, sewer grates, and manholes of New York City lies a secret civilization known as the Downside. Every Downsider is taught from birth that it is strictly forbidden to go Topside, and they deeply fear any collision between their hidden underground society and the chaotic world above.
Fourteen-year-old Talon has always been curious about the surface, and one day, desperation forces him to venture Topside in search of medicine for his sick sister. There, he accidentally meets Lindsay, a Topsider who is just as fascinated by his mysterious life as he is by hers. When Lindsay visits the Downside, she discovers a wondrous community that creates brilliant art from forgotten subway tokens and lost jewelry.
But her visit also uncovers dark secrets about the true origins of Talon's world. When a massive construction accident threatens to crush the Downside completely, Talon and Lindsay must decide where their loyalties lie. You will be pulled into a dangerous and amazing journey where uncovering the truth might save an entire civilization or destroy it forever.
13-18 Years
272 Pages
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Caden Bosch is a brilliant high school student, but his friends and family are starting to notice his increasingly odd behavior. He pretends to join the school track team, but in reality, he spends his days walking for miles, completely absorbed by the relentless thoughts racing through his mind.
At the same time, Caden is aboard a majestic ship heading for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, located in the southern part of the Marianas Trench. Designated as the ship's artist in residence, he documents the dark, mysterious voyage with his intricate drawings. As the journey progresses, Caden finds himself dangerously torn between his absolute allegiance to the captain and the growing temptation of mutiny.
This powerful and profoundly personal story takes you on a brilliant journey across the dark and unpredictable sea of the human mind. You will experience Caden's terrifying, sensitive, and deeply moving descent into mental illness, blurring the lines between reality and imagination in a way that will linger with you long after the final page.
13-18 Years
281 Pages
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everfound
By:
Neal Shusterman
The final battle for the soul of Everlost has arrived. The delicate shadow world caught between life and death is on the brink of total collapse, and the stakes have never been higher for the living or the dead.
Mary Hightower slumbers in a glass coffin aboard a ghost train heading west, waiting to be reborn. Meanwhile, her loyal henchmen are busy recruiting new souls to serve her terrible mission. Her growing army is joined by Jix, a mysterious spy for the Mayan King of Everlost. Jix is a furjacker who can take over the bodies of great jaguars, and he carries out a hidden agenda of his own.
Across the shadow world, Mikey McGill embarks on a desperate quest to rescue Allie the Outcast. Beside him is Nick, who has transformed into pure chocolate and is rapidly losing his own memories. As the friends clash with terrifying creatures like the scar wraith, all the dangerous schemes come to a head. The outcome of this massive confrontation will determine the ultimate fate of both Everlost and the entire living world.
13-18 Years
512 Pages
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Not every child who passes away moves straight on to the afterlife. Some souls get caught in a mysterious limbo halfway between life and death known as Everlost. It is a shadow of the living world, filled with places and things that no longer exist, where fortune cookies always tell the truth and monsters are incredibly real.
When Nick and Allie do not survive a terrible car crash, they awaken in this unpredictable and dangerous landscape. They quickly discover that Everlost is ruled by roaming bands of lost children and a self-proclaimed queen who lives in a beloved, ghostly tower. To survive, Nick and Allie must learn a completely new set of rules and figure out who they can trust in a realm where standing still means sinking to the center of the Earth.
This complete collection takes you on a magnificent and terrifying journey through a magical dimension. As Nick and Allie explore the secrets of skinjacking and phantom haunting, they find themselves locked in a massive battle that will decide the fate of both the dead and the living.
13-18 Years
1312 Pages
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everlost
By:
Neal Shusterman
Nick and Allie do not survive the terrible car accident, but they do not move on to the afterlife, either. Instead, they wake up in Everlost, a strange and unpredictable shadow world caught halfway between life and death. Filled with everything that has vanished from the living world, Everlost is a magical but dangerous place where lost souls run wild.
If you stand still for too long in Everlost, you will sink straight to the center of the Earth. While Nick finds comfort in a community led by Mary, the self-proclaimed queen of the lost, Allie refuses to spend eternity stuck in limbo. She begins learning the forbidden art of haunting and skinjacking, determined to break free.
Her reckless quest leads her into the darkest corners of Everlost, putting them both in the path of the McGill, a terrifying monster who threatens every soul in the shadow world. In a realm where fortune cookies tell the truth and coins carry unimaginable power, Nick and Allie must figure out the rules of this new reality and decide who they can truly trust.
13-18 Years
336 Pages
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For years, the massive transport ship has been hurtling through the deep void of space. Its mission is simple: deliver its passengers to a distant, untouched planet where they can finally start a new life. But with only days left until they reach their long-awaited destination, Tanner begins to notice things aren't quite right. A creeping sense of dread tells him that the ship's straightforward journey is masking a far more sinister plot. Time is running out to uncover the truth before the passengers step onto a world that might not be the sanctuary they were promised. A tense, claustrophobic adventure that keeps you guessing until the final moment.
13-18 Years
50 Pages
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In a terrifying future society, unwanted teenagers are salvaged for their body parts in a process called unwinding. A child is both terminated and yet kept alive, their organs donated to those who need them. This collection brings together the chilling first chapters of a reality where your own life is never entirely your own.
Connor is a troublemaker whose parents have finally given up on him. Risa is a ward of the state being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev is a tithe, a child whose unwinding has been planned since birth as part of his family's strict religion. By pure chance, these three unlikely companions cross paths and escape their terrible fates.
Now, they are on the run across a dangerous country, fighting a system that wants to tear them apart piece by piece. Driven by desperation and the will to survive, Connor, Risa, and Lev must learn to trust one another as they attempt the impossible. Their lives hang in the balance in this fast-paced, heart-pounding journey of survival, ethics, and morality.
13-18 Years
828 Pages
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Have you ever dreamed of being a hero? For Nick Herrera, a regular kid living in bustling New York City, that dream suddenly feels very real! One day, Nick does something incredibly brave: he saves a little girl from a speeding subway train. Everyone calls him a hero, and it feels pretty amazing.
But after that day, something strange starts to happen. It's like accidents and troubles keep appearing, and Nick always finds himself right in the middle, ready to help. Does he have a secret power? Is he just super lucky? He starts to wonder if he's destined to be a real-life superhero, rushing to the rescue again and again.
Even Linda Lanko, a very popular girl at school, starts to notice Nick, a kid from a simpler part of town. But being a hero can be a lot to handle, and Nick has to figure out what's really going on. Is he truly invincible, or is there a bigger secret behind his amazing good fortune? Get ready to speed through the city with Nick as he tries to uncover the truth and embrace his destiny!
13-18 Years
200 Pages
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Sixteen-year-old Blake is the responsible one in his family, always looking out for his fearless, thrill-seeking younger brother, Quinn. But Quinn's reckless behavior finally goes too far when he forces Blake to chase him into a bizarre and terrifying phantom carnival that traps its customers forever.
Now, they are locked inside a twisted amusement park where their very souls are the price of admission. To escape, Blake is challenged by the mysterious and beautiful Cass. He must survive seven deadly, mind-bending carnival rides before the sun comes up. It sounds like a simple task, but each attraction is a horrifying reflection of Blake's own deepest fears.
From a chaotic carousel of stampeding animals to a hall of mirrors that warps people into their most deformed reflections, Blake is pushed to his absolute limits. To save his brother and himself, he will ultimately have to face a dark, terrible secret from his past in this intense, roller-coaster adventure.
13-18 Years
208 Pages
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Imagine a perfect future where humanity has conquered hunger, disease, and even death itself. In this flawless world, the only way to keep the population under control is through the Scythes, a highly respected and feared group of individuals tasked with ending lives. Citra and Rowan are two ordinary teenagers who have just been chosen as apprentices to a Scythe. It is a terrifying role that neither of them wants, but refusing is not an option. You will follow them as they are forced to master the deadly art of taking a life, knowing that failure could mean their own destruction. As they dive deeper into the corrupt and dangerous politics of the Scythedom, Citra and Rowan realize that the perfect world they live in is hiding incredibly dark secrets. Prepare for a thought-provoking, high-stakes science fiction adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
13-18 Years
448 Pages
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Skinjacker Trilogy
Everwild
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Neal Shusterman
The magical, limbo land of Everlost is officially at war. After their chaotic escape, Nick and Allie are forced down separate, incredibly dangerous paths in the shadow world of lost children.
Nick, now known as the Chocolate Ogre, is desperate to help the trapped spirits of Everlost finally reach the light at the end of the tunnel. But Mary Hightower, the self-proclaimed queen and a dangerous fanatic, refuses to let anyone leave. Traveling aboard the ghostly wreckage of the Hindenburg, Mary is rapidly gathering a massive army of Afterlights to ensure no soul ever escapes her control.
Meanwhile, Allie the Outcast embarks on a desperate journey back to the living world to find her parents, accompanied by Mikey, the terrifying monster formerly known as the McGill. As Allie discovers the seductive and thrilling power of skinjacking the living, she uncovers shocking truths about her abilities that will make her question where she truly belongs.
13-18 Years
432 Pages
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Dark Fusion
Red Rider's Hood
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Neal Shusterman
Red is famous in his city for cruising the streets in his blood-colored Mustang, but his world is turned upside down when a vicious gang known as the Wolves targets his grandmother. Refusing to be a victim, Red formulates a risky plan: he will infiltrate the Wolves to uncover their weaknesses and take them down from the inside. But the deeper he gets into their violent, secretive world, the more he finds himself drawn to the pack's undeniable power. With the next full moon approaching, Red faces a terrifying choice. Will he destroy the gang, or will the darkness inside him push him to join their murderous hunt? A dark, urban fantasy that brilliantly twists a classic fairy tale.
13-18 Years
192 Pages
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Arc of a Scythe
Scythe
By:
Neal Shusterman
Imagine a perfect world with no hunger, no disease, no war, and no misery. Humanity has conquered all of its greatest challenges, and has even managed to conquer death itself. Now, the only way to keep the booming population under control is through the Scythes, the only individuals legally commanded to end life. Citra and Rowan are two ordinary teenagers who have just been chosen to apprentice under a highly respected Scythe. It is a terrifying role that neither of them wants, but refusing is not an option. Together, these teens must master the grim art of taking life, knowing that the ultimate consequence of failure could mean losing their own. As they navigate a treacherous world of political corruption and moral dilemmas, Citra and Rowan quickly learn that a perfect society comes with a devastatingly heavy price. This chilling, thought-provoking young adult thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page.
13-18 Years
448 Pages
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Star Shards Chronicles
Shattered Sky
By:
Neal Shusterman
The Star Shards have transformed from despised outcasts into beings of unimaginable power. Born at the exact moment a distant star exploded, these six teenagers possess abilities that make them revered and feared as literal gods. But absolute power comes with devastating temptations, and their titanic egos are constantly clashing. They do not have time for infighting, though. A terrifying, intelligent virus from a parallel dimension has ripped a hole in the universe and is spreading rapidly, intent on exterminating the entire human race. The Star Shards are the only force strong enough to stop the invasion, but to save Earth, they must first find a way to conquer their own darkest impulses and unite.
13-18 Years
544 Pages
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Unwind Dystology
UnWholly
By:
Neal Shusterman
The fight for survival is far from over. Thanks to the high-profile revolt at Happy Jack Harvest Camp, the public can no longer ignore the horrific reality of unwinding. The morality of ridding society of troublesome teens for their body parts has finally been brought into question.
However, unwinding is a massive industry. Powerful corporate and political forces are determined to keep it running, and they even want to expand the practice to prisoners and the impoverished. While Connor, Lev, and Risa deal with the dangerous fallout of their rebellion, the minds behind unwinding are pushing the boundaries of science even further.
Enter Cam, a teenager who technically does not exist. He is the first rewound human, built entirely from the salvaged parts of unwound teens. As Cam struggles with his identity and the terrifying question of whether he has his own soul, a sadistic bounty hunter begins hunting Connor, Risa, and Lev. Their fates will inevitably collide in this heart-pounding, suspenseful journey that challenges what it truly means to be human.
13-18 Years
416 Pages
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Antsy Bonano
The Schwa was Here
By:
Neal Shusterman
They say his clothes blend into the background. They say if you stare at him long enough, you can see what is written on the wall behind him. The truth is, Calvin Schwa is functionally invisible, and no one ever notices him until Antsy Bonano does. Seeing an opportunity, Antsy teams up with the Schwa to use his unique presence to make some quick cash. But treating a person like an invisible party trick comes with unexpected consequences. Before long, Antsy realizes he has caused his new friend more grief than anyone deserves. A darkly funny and surprisingly moving story about friendship, being seen, and the undeniable impact we have on the people around us.
13-18 Years
240 Pages
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Antsy Bonano
Antsy Does Time
By:
Neal Shusterman
Antsy Bonano has a big heart, maybe a little too big. Driven by sympathy for his dying classmate, Gunnar Umlaut, Antsy decides to sign over a full month of his own life to him. It is supposed to be a symbolic gesture, but soon the entire school is following his lead, donating their days to give Gunnar more time. The idea of living on borrowed time is inspiring, until Antsy starts digging into the details of Gunnar's illness and wonders if the tragedy is greatly exaggerated. When a family member suddenly suffers a heart attack right after donating two years to Gunnar, Antsy is forced to confront whether his good intentions have actually tempted fate.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
264 Pages
N/A
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All it takes is one brutal tackle on the high school football field, and suddenly Ash's life does not look quite the way he remembers it. Impossible as it seems, that powerful hit has knocked him entirely out of his own dimension.
Ash begins uncontrollably bouncing through different universes that are almost but not really his own. At first, the changes are small and easy to ignore. But the shifts quickly spiral out of control as Ash slides into worlds where society is stuck in the past, or where he is forced to experience life through entirely different eyes. He is thrown into realities that challenge everything he thought he knew about privilege, identity, and his own place in the world.
If he is not incredibly careful, the universe he is finally learning to understand could blink out of existence forever. You will be swept up in this fast-paced, mind-bending adventure that uses a brilliant science fiction twist to tackle some of the most important and urgent issues of our time.
13-18 Years
347 Pages
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The Thunderhead is a perfect and benevolent artificial intelligence that controls everything in the world, except for the Scythedom. It watches the growing corruption and unrest within the scythe community, but it is strictly forbidden from interfering in their deadly affairs.
As the new guard of scythes rises to power, the world faces unprecedented danger. The Thunderhead can only observe as political alliances shift and the delicate balance between life and death threatens to collapse entirely. You will follow familiar faces and new voices as they navigate a society that has conquered natural death but still battles the darkest parts of human nature.
With the rules of immortality bending under pressure, the future of humanity hangs by a thread. The perfect system is fracturing, and the consequences of rebellion will ripple across the entire globe in this intense and thought-provoking continuation of a flawless world falling apart.
13-18 Years
520 Pages
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Star Shards Chronicles
The Scorpion Shards
By:
Neal Shusterman
Six teenagers are dealing with agonizing, exaggerated physical and mental torments that threaten to consume them. But these aren't normal growing pains. Drawn together by an invisible force, they soon discover their terrifying afflictions are actually raw, uncontrollable powers. They are the star shards, born at the exact moment a distant star went supernova. Now, they must learn to control their abilities and battle their inner demons before they destroy themselves and everything around them. If they can unite, they might just be the only ones capable of stopping a monstrous threat approaching from billions of light-years away. A gripping science fiction thriller about finding immense strength in the very things that make you an outcast.
13-18 Years
256 Pages
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A deadly virus is sweeping the globe, but instead of making people terribly ill, its primary symptom is absolute, unbreakable happiness. In this chillingly brilliant thriller, a new pandemic known as Crown Royale has infected the population, stripping away stress, depression, and greed. For the first time, humanity is experiencing true inner peace. But not everyone is thrilled about this mass unburdening. The people in power who rely on your insecurities to sell products and your anger to drive productivity realize that a perfectly content society is terrible for business. Soon, massive campaigns are launched to convince the public that constant happiness is a dangerous threat, and a vaccine is developed to force people back to their miserable, normal selves. Caught in the middle of this massive conspiracy are two teens from vastly different backgrounds. As they navigate a society desperate to reclaim its discontent, they must unravel the conflicting agendas surrounding the virus. You will be gripped by this thought-provoking journey as these teens risk everything to uncover the truth in a world where happiness is the ultimate rebellion.
13-18 Years
528 Pages
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The Accelerati Trilogy
Hawking's Hallway
Nick Slate is running out of time and options. To protect his father and little brother, he has reluctantly agreed to help the dangerous Accelerati complete Nikola Tesla's ultimate machine. The power-hungry secret society wants total control over the world's energy, and they only need three more missing objects to do it. With his friends scattered across the globe dealing with their own bizarre mysteries, Nick must face this mission completely on his own. He has to track down Tesla's final, most terrifying inventions, devices powerful enough to shatter time and collapse space. The explosive conclusion to the Accelerati Trilogy blends strange science, high-stakes action, and mind-bending physics.
13-18 Years
256 Pages
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The Accelerati Trilogy
Tesla's Attic
Fourteen-year-old Nick just wants to fly under the radar as the new kid in town, but his new house has other plans. After their home burns down, Nick and his family move into a strange, ramshackle Victorian house. When Nick opens his attic bedroom door, he is immediately hit in the head by a toaster.
That is only the beginning of the weirdness. To clear out the junk, Nick decides to host a garage sale and sells all the odd antiques he finds upstairs. Soon, he and his new friends Mitch, Caitlin, and Vincent realize that the old objects have incredible, magical properties. Nick discovers that the attic is actually a strange magnetic vortex that once belonged to the genius inventor Nikola Tesla.
Now, Nick and his friends must frantically track down every single item they sold before it is too late. To make matters worse, a dangerous secret society of physicists called the Accelerati is determined to steal the powerful inventions for their own evil plans. You will be on the edge of your seat with this fast-paced, hilarious, and action-packed mystery.
9-12 Years
281 Pages
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The California drought has been going on for a long time, but everyone has learned to live with the endless rules. You do not water the lawn, you do not fill up your pool, and you definitely do not take long showers. But then, the unthinkable happens: the taps run completely dry.
Known as the Tap-Out, this catastrophic water shortage instantly turns Alyssa's quiet suburban neighborhood into a desperate war zone. Families and former friends quickly turn against one another, driven by an overwhelming and deadly thirst. When Alyssa's parents leave to search for water and fail to return, she and her younger brother are left entirely alone in a rapidly collapsing society.
To protect her brother and survive the terrifying new reality, Alyssa must make impossible, life-or-death choices. You will be on the edge of your seat in this harrowing, fast-paced story of survival that explores how quickly civilization can crumble when our most basic human need is suddenly taken away.
13-18 Years
390 Pages
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The N.O.A.H. Files
I Am The Walrus
Fourteen-year-old Noah Prime is experiencing some seriously strange changes. One minute he is falling out of a tree onto his classmate Sahara with no memory of how he got up there, and the next he is freezing completely solid whenever bullies approach. If that wasn't weird enough, he recently blasted Sahara with a piercing bird shriek while uncontrollably flapping his arms in the middle of a school dance. Noah has no idea what is happening to his body, but the truth is wilder than anything he could have imagined. Noah carries the DNA of every animal on earth wrapped within his own genetic code, allowing him to access their unique traits and abilities. But this incredible power comes with a massive target on his back. Suddenly, mysterious people are hunting him down, and Noah must figure out how to control his unpredictable new animal instincts to survive. With the help of his eccentric best friend Ogden, Noah is about to embark on a hilarious, high-stakes adventure to uncover the truth behind his powers and fight back against the forces trying to capture him.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
400 Pages
N/A
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Plunge into the darkest era of modern history through a powerful blend of reality, surreal visions, and Jewish folklore. This haunting graphic novel explores the horrors of the Holocaust and the profound resilience required to face the potential extinction of everything you love. Through five interlocking narratives, you will follow characters who confront unimaginable atrocities with resistance, cultural pride, and unyielding hope. The intricate tapestry of stories showcases the bravery of those who stood up against absolute evil, weaving myth and history into a testament of survival. A deeply moving exploration of tragedy, memory, and the extraordinary courage it takes to hold onto a dream.
13-18 Years
128 Pages
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Fourteen-year-old Nick Slate has made a staggering discovery: the bizarre antiques sitting in his attic were actually built by the legendary inventor Nikola Tesla. Together, these odd pieces form the Far Range Energy Emitter, a machine designed to transmit free energy across the entire globe. While some crucial components are still missing, the artifacts seem to have a mind of their own, actively leading Nick and his friends toward the remaining pieces. But a ruthless secret society of physicists known as the Accelerati is right behind them. Their leader, Dr. Alan Jorgenson, will do whatever it takes to steal the objects and control the ultimate power source.
13-18 Years
256 Pages
N/A
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Darkness Creeping
Darkness Creeping II
More Tales to Trouble Your Sleep
Step into the shadows, where the ordinary world suddenly twists into something completely unexpected and deeply unsettling. This spine-tingling collection of stories will introduce you to terrifying scenarios and bizarre mysteries that lurk just beneath the surface of everyday life.
In these pages, you will encounter eerie coincidences, creepy creatures, and fantastically weird situations that will make you double-check the locks on your doors. Each gripping tale is carefully crafted to send a shiver down your spine while keeping you utterly fascinated by the strange and the supernatural.
Whether you are looking for a quick scare or a deeply haunting mystery, these wonderfully weird adventures are guaranteed to grab hold of your imagination. Prepare for dark suspense, mind-bending twists, and a thrilling ride into the creepiest corners of the unknown.
13-18 Years
128 Pages
N/A
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Above you, the gods are making a deadly wager. Roxy and Addison are not human; they are manufactured narcotics, Roxicodone and Adderall, and they are in a race to see who can drag their target to the ultimate Party first. Down below, two siblings are entirely unaware that they have been marked for destruction. Isaac is a promising soccer player dealing with a painful injury and a careless doctor, making him the perfect target for Roxy's seductive relief. His older sister, Ivy, is struggling with untreated ADHD, making her desperately vulnerable to Addison's sharp, focused energy. As the two drugs tighten their grip, Isaac and Ivy are pulled into a terrifying downward spiral.
13-18 Years
400 Pages
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Adriana knows exactly how to survive her time in the Compass juvenile detention center: keep her head down, follow the rules, and wait out her seven-month sentence. Her only true escape is her private journal, where she secretly writes down the overwhelming feelings she cannot share with anyone else.
But her isolated world shatters the day she opens her journal and finds a message written back to her. Someone has been reading her most private thoughts. The secret writer is Jon, a boy who lives on the completely separated male side of the detention center. Jon has been locked in the unjust system for years, but reading Adriana's words makes the heavy concrete walls around him feel like they are finally melting away.
As the two teenagers risk everything to pass the journal back and forth, they spark a powerful, undeniable connection. This intense and deeply tender story exposes the harsh realities of juvenile detention while celebrating two desperate hearts willing to risk whatever it takes to find love in an impossible place.
13-18 Years
432 Pages
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