I Was a Teenage Death God - by M J Beasi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Charlie can't touch anyone without stealing bits of their life away, which would be enough of a curse without Lou--a ghost--forcing them to steal that life for her own use.

Lou has kept Charlie in line for years by threatening to take life directly from their twin sister, Sam. But when Lou goes after their friend and secret crush Ravi, Charlie refuses, and Lou makes good on her threat.

As Sam's health rapidly declines, Ravi discovers that Charlie may not be the only person born with their unusual power. The trio embark on a weekend road trip to meet a pair of self-proclaimed "Death Gods" who may be the key to saving Sam and understanding Charlie's abilities . . . . But with all roads leading back to Lou, Charlie is forced to face a dark legacy--one that calls their humanity into question.

About the Author

Like the cat they play on their near-daily livestreams, M.J. Beasi has lived multiple lives, as a singer, actor, songwriter, journalist, arts educator, and founder of a teen opera workshop in western Massachusetts, determined to tell stories across as many mediums as possible. As an educator, M.J.'s job is to help teens discover and celebrate their true voices. As an author, they hope to continue that tradition. In the off-hours, M.J. can be found reading, gaming, binging cartoons with their spouse, and wishing they knew how to draw. Keep up with M.J.'s many lives at mjbeasi.com. I Was a Teenage Death God is their debut YA fantasy novel.