The Taking of Jake Livingston

“This book is absolutely incredible, chilling, and a must-read” * Buzzfeed *“Powerfully applying the horror genre to explore racism and homophobia in a high school setting, Ryan Douglass’ The Taking of Jake Livingston is an un-put-down-able, chilling tale for our times” – Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *“Part horror story, part study of grief, this is a compelling, page-turning novel which beautifully balances Tyrese’s private crisis with menacing Jamaican folklore, and skilfully draws the two together in a dramatic ending. Both exciting and humane, this celebration of friendship will captivate many readers” * The School Librarian *“Crucial social commentary and insight into the ways discrimination can isolate and depress young adults. Lush and emotive prose chronicles Jake’s journey… Spooky, atmospheric, and layered” * Kirkus *“An exceptional blend of genres – horror, mystery, thriller and contemporary… An extraordinarily crafted exploration of agency during Black gay teenhood” * Shelf Awareness, starred review *

Ryan Douglass was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he currently resides, cooking pasta and playing records. He enjoys wooden-wick candles, falling asleep on airplanes, and advocating for stronger media representation for queer Black people.