The Corruption of Hollis Brown

“Ancrum’s tight writing style is perfect for this gritty thriller: simultaneously clipped and lyrical… The novel’s rich tenderness for the town, its residents, and their ghosts makes it a must-read.Queer resilience at its finest.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A psychologically thrilling and emotionally intimate tribute to bettering one’s own circumstances—and those of one’s community—and the selflessness of love.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Walt and Hollis’ romance is as intense, stark, and heartfelt as the romances in Ancrum’s previous works… their growth as people is both genuine and rewarding to watch.” — Booklist (starred review)“This is a magnificent piece of speculative fiction that will have readers waiting for more from this author” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books”A knack for creating characters who are bigger on the inside is on full display here… as Ancrum’s two-boys-one-body setup rests on a delicate balance of voice that never falters… A profoundly beautiful, strange, and introspective love story, at turns soothing and scalding.” — School Library Journal (starred review)“This engaging thriller explores an unusual LGBTQ+ romance, coming of age, and how the present is rooted in the past.” — Horn Book Magazine

K. Ancrum is the author of award-winning thrillers, notably The Wicker King and most recently Lethal Lit: Murder of Crows. K. is a Chicago native passionate about diversity and representation in young adult fiction. She currently writes most of her work in the lush gardens of the Art Institute of Chicago.