Neal Shusterman – American 21st-century author, writer of The Dark Side of Nowhere and the Arc of a Scythe series, winner of the National Book Award. His novels blend sci-fi, thriller, and philosophy, raising questions about life, death, and choice. He is known for making readers “think while being entertained.”
📚 His Arc of a Scythe trilogy gained worldwide acclaim and is in development for adaptation. 🏆 His novel Challenger Deep won the 2015 National Book Award. 👨👦 Frequently co-writes with his son Jarrod, including Dry. 🎬 Worked as a TV screenwriter, even for Disney Channel shows. 🌀 Explores mental illness, ecology, and free will in his works. 🖋 Published his first book in 1989 and has since written over 30 novels. 🌍 His books are translated into 30+ languages. 📖 Arc of a Scythe is often compared to dystopias by Collins and Roth. 🎤 Enjoys school visits, calling teens the “most honest audience.” 😅 Funny fact: dreamed of being a rock star, but friends suggested “stick to lyrics, not singing.”