"Dead Flip" by Wali Habib is a gripping tale that intertwines the world of competitive pinball with the sinister undertones of a murder mystery. The story follows a young pinball prodigy who becomes embroiled in a dark conspiracy after discovering a hidden link between his past and a series of unexplained deaths within the tight-knit gaming community. As he navigates the high-stakes environment of tournaments, he must unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim. With vivid characters and unexpected twists, "Dead Flip" explores themes of rivalry, loyalty, and the haunting consequences of unresolved secrets. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Algonquin Young Readers .

Sara Farizan is an Iranian American writer and ardent basketball fan who was born in and lives near Boston. The award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, she has an MFA from Lesley University and a BA in film and media studies from American University. Here to Stay is her third novel.