Raised on a diet of Spielberg, Lucas and Disney, Astrid Scholte knew she wanted to be surrounded by all things fantastical from a young age. She's spent the last ten years working in film, animation and television as both an artist and manager. Career highlights include working on James Cameron's Avatar, Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin and Happy Feet 2 by George Miller. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her fiance and two cats, Lilo and Mickey. Her debut YA novel, Four Dead Queens, is an international bestseller. You can find Astrid posting about books, cats and Disney on Twitter and Instagram @AstridScholte
'An immersive, fast-paced story about survival, grief, guilt, and second chances.' - School Library Journal 'Tensions [are kept] high as the characters explore a detailed, inventive, lovingly crafted world . . . the narrative's sea legs come through deep, resonant characterizations and the characters' intense emotional inner lives. A seaworthy stand-alone.' - Kirkus Reviews