Compound Fracture (novel)

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Compound Fracture
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Author Andrew Joseph White
Language English
Genre Thriller, Horror
PublisherPeachtree Teen
Publication date
September 3, 2024
Publication placeUnited States
Pages370
ISBN 9781682636121

Compound Fracture is a 2024 thriller young adult novel by Andrew Joseph White published by Peachtree Teen. Set in West Virginia in 2017, the story follows Miles Abernathy, a trans, autistic teen, whose family is part of an ongoing feud with the sheriff over the exploitation of the locals. He releases photographic evidence of the sheriff staging an accident that injured his father and killed others and is beaten close to death by the sheriff's son in retaliation. After recovering he becomes haunted by the spirit of Saint Abernathy, an executed relative. [1] The book received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews and was listed as one of the best Young Adult Books of 2024 by Paste Magazine. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ Brown, Alex (January 10, 2025). "Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White: Review by Alex Brown". Locus Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ "COMPOUND FRACTURE". Kirkus Reviews. May 30, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Milas, Lacy Baugher (December 23, 2024). "The Best YA Books of 2024". Paste Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
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