The Dead of Summer
What's it about
Ever feel like your hometown is hiding a dark secret? For Elijah, that feeling is all too real. He returns to the suffocatingly traditional town of Bethel, Florida, to find his cousin has died under mysterious circumstances, pulling him into a sinister world just beneath the surface. You'll follow Elijah as he navigates a town obsessed with a disturbing folklore festival and uncovers a conspiracy far more dangerous than he ever imagined. This chilling story blends psychological horror with a high-stakes mystery, forcing you to question who you can trust when everyone is hiding something.
Meet the author
Ryan La Sala is the bestselling and award-winning author of books about surreal things happening to queer people, including The Honeys and Reverie. A graduate of Northeastern University's screenwriting program, he draws from his expertise in crafting thrilling narratives to bring the chilling world of The Dead of Summer to life. His work is celebrated for its wit, imagination, and unapologetically queer characters, making him a powerful voice in young adult fiction.
What's it about
Ever feel like your hometown is hiding a dark secret? For Elijah, that feeling is all too real. He returns to the suffocatingly traditional town of Bethel, Florida, to find his cousin has died under mysterious circumstances, pulling him into a sinister world just beneath the surface. You'll follow Elijah as he navigates a town obsessed with a disturbing folklore festival and uncovers a conspiracy far more dangerous than he ever imagined. This chilling story blends psychological horror with a high-stakes mystery, forcing you to question who you can trust when everyone is hiding something.
Meet the author
Ryan La Sala is the bestselling and award-winning author of books about surreal things happening to queer people, including The Honeys and Reverie. A graduate of Northeastern University's screenwriting program, he draws from his expertise in crafting thrilling narratives to bring the chilling world of The Dead of Summer to life. His work is celebrated for its wit, imagination, and unapologetically queer characters, making him a powerful voice in young adult fiction.
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