TERRY J. BENTON-WALKER is the bestselling and award-winning author of the young adult contemporary fantasy series Blood Debts, the middle grade contemporary fantasy series Alex Wise vs the End of the World, and Terry also edited and contributed to The White Guy Dies First, a young adult horror anthology. He lives in Atlanta, GA, where he can usually be found gaming, eating ice cream, or both--when he's not writing.

I am excited for Black boys to see Alex as the hero they have been waiting for!"
--Jamar J. Perry, author of Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms

"With nonstop action that is always thrilling but never too scary, this fantasy is perfect for younger readers who are fans of Rick Riordan or Kwame Mbalia." --School Library Journal

"An exciting and genre-bending narrative that melds comic-book style adventure, urban fantasy, and teen romance into a fresh and exhilarating coming-of-age story. Thrills and snarky humor balance heartfelt, emotional moments...invites all readers, especially those who identify as queer, to love themselves first and the world after.
-- Shelf Awareness

"Benton-Walker presents Alex's inner conflicts over being gay and feeling abandoned by people with such understanding, concern, and affirmation that it's easy to root for him"-- Kirkus Reviews

"This adventurous tale....weaves themes of standing up for oneself in their personal life with high-octane sequences that culminate in a satisfyingly earnest first installment." --Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2023-09-26

Length: 408 pages