About this Event
“This harrowing, action-packed thriller shines a spotlight on the exploitative nature of the true crime industry. Perfect for teens frustrated by the cruelty of the world, impossible to put down, and enthralling until the very end.”—School Library Journal
We're thrilled to welcome best selling author Andrew Joseph White to The Twisted Spine in conversation with Lachlan Watson (THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA) on November 2!
About YOU'RE NO BETTER:
This striking deluxe hardcover edition features metallic edges, illustrated endpapers, a special case stamp, and foil jacket effects.
Bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with another horrific YA thriller: a profound portrait of a struggling teen trying to convince the world—and himself—that he’s better than the serial killer who raised him.
Morgan Slaughter, a seventeen-year-old trans boy with autism, put his serial killer father in Pr*son years ago. Despite that, everyone thinks Morgan will grow up to be just like his dad: including his volatile mother, the documentary crew following their family, and maybe himself.
Desperately, Morgan latches onto his father’s final victim—the only one who was never identified—hoping that if he unravels the mystery, he’ll finally prove he’s better than the man who hurt him. But this puts Morgan in the crosshairs of classmate Felicity Keating, who knows the truth about Morgan’s childhood—that he wasn’t just a witness to his father’s brutality, he was an accomplice. And if he doesn’t let them help with his investigation? They’ll tell everyone.
Forced to confront his past, Morgan’s ugly but carefully controlled world unravels. The film crew is manipulative. His mother’s temper spirals into malice, then violence. And Morgan and Felicity may be more tightly intertwined than either of them can stomach . . .
You’re No Better is a gritty and unapologetic coming-of-age suspense about teens who grew up surrounded by cruelty and are clawing their way to adulthood the only way they know how.
is the bestselling author of Hell Followed with Us, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, Compound Fracture, and more. Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, he received his MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University, and lives in Virginia with his wife and their cranky cat. Learn more at AndrewJosephWhite.com.
is a non-binary actor known for their impactful roles in prominent television series and films, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and bringing nuanced portrayals to the screen.
Event guidelines:
Each ticket includes a deluxe hardcover edition of YOU'RE NO BETTER.
Limited additional copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event.
A signing will follow the discussion.
If an attendee cannot attend, the books purchased will be held for pick up for two weeks following. The Twisted Spine cannot guarantee availability after two weeks.
If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected].
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The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States
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