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Static

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Pub Date Apr 19 2016 | Archive Date Jul 05 2016


Description

When Curtis Brooks starts receiving phone calls from his older brother Wilt, who’s been dead a week, he’s sure it’s to help him find evidence that will lead to a murderer’s arrest. But Wilt claims he wasn’t murdered; his calling, meant to help him adjust, is standard protocol for newly deceased at the Aftermart—a kind of inescapable, ever-expanding Walmart filled with discontinued products.

Wilt’s death ruled a homicide, Curtis embarks on a dangerous plan to find the killer, which soon has him scheming against a billionaire and floundering toward love with his brother’s ex-girlfriend Suzy, all while struggling through high school and his single mom’s poor choices.

Why does Wilt help Curtis win over Suzy, even as he organizes a rebellion at the Aftermart? Who’d wanted him dead? Curtis risks his life to answer these questions, in the process forging a bond with his brother unlike any they’ve ever had.

When Curtis Brooks starts receiving phone calls from his older brother Wilt, who’s been dead a week, he’s sure it’s to help him find evidence that will lead to a murderer’s arrest. But Wilt claims he...


Marketing Plan

Ten city national author tour, including Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Kansas City, Newark and New York

National and local morning show appearances

Massive integrated on- and off-line buzz campaign, including: Aftermart microsite allowing readers to interact with older technology, unlocking passages of the book and recordings of Wilt; Tumblr page posting animated GIFs of past technology from Aftermart; and Tear Here posters for the Aftermart's Lost & Found with phone numbers leading to an automated recording of Wilt promoting #Static; and pop-upAftermart at author events

Author featured at comic conventions across the country, including San Diego (130,000 attendees), New York (150,000 attendees), Salt Lake (70,000 attendees), and Denver (100,000 attendees)

Wide ARC mailing with distribution at ALA Midwinter Meeting 2016

Baker & Taylor YA arc program, January 2016

Outreach to major YA print and digital outlets, blogs, and influencers

Ten city national author tour, including Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Kansas City, Newark and New York

National and local morning show appearances

Massive...


Available Editions

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ISBN 9780991272938
PRICE $17.99 (USD)

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