Author

Neal Shusterman

1962

Neal Shusterman is an American author born on November 12, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, he holds degrees in both psychology and theater. Shusterman is renowned for his young adult novels, notably the dystopian series "Arc of a Scythe," beginning with "Scythe." His credibility in speculative fiction is further established by his National Book Award-winning novel "Challenger Deep" and the popular "Unwind" series, which explores complex ethical dilemmas.