* "Beaudoin's razor-sharp rhetorical wit plays smartly with the generic conventions of the hard-boiled detective novel, but the story is shaded throughout with typical adolescent male anxieties, making this parody more engaging and complex than the exemplars it plays off of." (BCCB, starred review).

"This dark, cynical romp is full of clever references and red herrings, which will delight the adult noir fan and pique the curiosities of the observant outcast teen who's looking for a way to infiltrate the in-crowd." (Kirkus).

"Poking fun at detective novels, guy lit, and teens themselves all in one novel is a tall order, but the author pulls it off...With just-right pacing, suspense builds to Dalton's ultimate success and a bittersweet resolution...[A] multilevel spoof." (VOYA).

"You Killed Wesley Payne is a spectacular noir mystery filled with kinfe-sharp writing and clever turns. I loved it!" (Holly Black, author of White Cat and Tithe).

Praise for Fade to Blue:
"A fast, highly entertaining read, this novel will appeal to graphic-novel enthusiasts, techies, and anyone looking for a cleverly written, inventive romp in which every detail counts." (School Library Journal).

"A slim Infinite Jest for teens."
(Booklist).

"There is a vacuum repair shop in space (think Douglas Adams), a barrage of absurdist pop-culture send-ups (think Neal Shusterman), and some yodeling (think...original emerging voice in young adult fiction)."
(The Horn Book).

Praise for Going Nowhere Faster:
* "Written in a comically manic style, this narrative goes from one unlikely scenario to another. And, the reader goes right along with it because the story is both compelling and likeable...." (KLIATT, starred review).

* "The book will appeal to many levels of readers...word of mouth will make it a favorite."
(VOYA, starred review).