
Geboren: November 12, 1962 – Brooklyn, New York, United States
Neal Shusterman is an American author known for young adult science fiction, dystopian fiction, and speculative thrillers that explore ethics, identity, and society. His notable works include Challenger Deep, which won the National Book Award, and the Arc of a Scythe series. His books have earned multiple major awards and broad international readership.
"Shusterman's works are of the moment and timeless, engaging readers of all abilities and interests across generations"
— ALA
"Neal Shusterman has a unique imagination, which can make his books hard to describe"
— Common Sense Media
"Shusterman twines suspense and satire through this ingenious tale of a secret community living deep beneath the streets of New York City"
— Kirkus Reviews
"Neal Shusterman is one of the most successful and beloved authors working today"
— BookPage
"Author Neal Shusterman keeps the suspense cranked high"
— Common Sense Media
"Shusterman's landscapes seem both familiar and ghostly, just the right mix for this fascinating limbo land"
— Publishers Weekly
"Shusterman’s books certainly reach teen readers—as well as adults who love YA—in an authentic way"
— Book Riot
"Shusterman delivers a tense thriller that doesn't duck larger issues"
— Kirkus Reviews
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