Jackie Morse Kessler is the author of the the Riders of the Apocalypse quartet for teen readers, along with several paranormal and dark fantasy books for adults. She lives in upstate New York. Visit her website at www.jackiemorsekessler.com.
PRAISE FOR THE RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE SERIES Praise for Hunger:
An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * "Realistic
and compassionate. . . . the writing is never preachy, and it
allows an interesting exploration of both intensely personal food
issues and global ones."
--SLJ, starred review "Jackie Morse Kessler does a fine job of
taking a critical issue that has been explored in writing no small
number of times, and putting a new and thought provoking spin on
it. . . . Sheer genius."
--New York Journal of Books "Powerful, fast-paced, hilarious,
heart-wrenching. . . . This story will grab the reader and never
let go."
--Romantic Times Magazine "Hunger is not just a good book. It is a
great book. It is funny and sad, brilliant and tragic, and most of
all, it speaks truth. . . . I adore it."
--Rachel Caine, author of The Morganville Vampires "A fantastic and
gripping read that never shies from its difficult subject matter. .
. . This book is a knockout."
--A.S. King, author of Everybody See the Ants Praise for Rage: A
Junior Library Guild Selection An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant
Young Adult Readers "Rage is raw and real, a truly dark, honest
look at self-harm and the teenage psyche. Kessler left me
breathless."
--Heather Brewer, author of the New York Times bestselling series,
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod "The elegant mix of dark humor,
brilliantly developed characters, and just enough moral threads to
lead readers to make their own conclusions is impressive."
--Bulletin "Raw, visceral, pulling no punches, this story strikes
home like a razor blade. It's unforgettable, heart wrenching, and
enlightening."
--Realms of Fantasy Praise for Loss: "Kessler blends fantasy,
history, humor, and hard reality into a gripping tale."
--SLJ "Jackie Morse Kessler has a keen eye for capturing the
awkward uncertainty of adolescence, which she wraps quite
deliciously in a coating of mystery, fright, and suspense. Loss is
a treat for readers, a one-of-a-kind, twisty turny carnival ride. .
. . I loved this book."
--Andrew Smith, author of The Marbury Lens "Whip-smart and
elegant."
--Saundra Mitchell, author of The Vespertine "Gritty and raw with
powerful truths. An addictive read."
--Sophie Jordan New York Times bestselling author of Firelight
Praise for Breath: A Junior Library Guild Selection "A riveting
read."
--Kirkus Reviews "The series is a strong and unique attempt to
encourage troubled teens to consider their options and accept the
help they need, while exposing all readers to the pain their
friends may be experiencing."
--Booklist
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