Fade to Blue

Sean Beaudoin's "Fade to Blue" is a wildly innovative and darkly comic thriller that follows Sophie Blue, whose father mysteriously disappeared, and Kenny Fade, a popular basketball player who feels like he's losing his grip on reality. As a mysterious Popsicle truck circles Sophie's house, these two seemingly different teens find themselves entangled in a complex mystery involving philosophical concepts, scientific experiments, and plenty of plot twists. The novel is punctuated by comic book interstitials, adding to its unique style and appeal. It's a whip-smart romp that will keep readers guessing, offering both uproarious humor and deeper discussions about identity and reality. Best suited for middle school readers, ages 9-13, who enjoy quirky mysteries with a speculative edge.

Sophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing, since a Popsicle truck with tinted windows has started circling the house. Kenny Fade is a basketball god. His sneakers cost more than his Jeep. He's the guy all the ladies (and their mommas) want. Bad. Sophie Blue and Kenny Fade don't have a thing in common. Aside from being reasonably sure they're losing their minds.Acclaimed author Sean Beaudoin's wildly innovative novel combines uproarious humor with enough plot twists to fill a tube sock. Part thriller, part darkly comic philosophical discussion, and accompanied by a comic book interstitial, Fade to Blue is a whip-smart romp that keeps readers guessing until the last paragraph.