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Lauren James is the twice Carnegie-nominated author of Green Rising; The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker; The Quiet at the End of the World; The Loneliest Girl in the Universe; and The Next Together series. She has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and the STEAM Children's Book Award. Lauren teaches creative writing for Coventry University, WriteMentor and Writing West Midlands, and has written articles for numerous publications, including the Guardian and the Children’s Writers' and Artists' Yearbook. She is the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League, and a passionate advocate of STEM further education. Find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James or her website (laurenejames.co.uk).
Unputdownable stories, morally grey characters you can’t help but love, and twists you’ll never see coming: Lauren James’s books are addictive nosedives into everything from space exploration to parasocial obsession. * Alice Oseman * Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love this twisty take on fame and fandom, told in true-crime style through blogposts, messages and a fast-paced narrative. * The Guardian * “[…] an absolute treat. […] If it sounds a little unhinged, but also you must know more, step on inside. And if you’re already finding parallels with real-world fandom conspiracy theories – why do you not own this book already? […] Tremendously enjoyable.” * The Irish Times * Insanely addictive. * Laura Steven * Last Seen Online is the perfect read for anyone who has ever fallen deep down an internet rabbit hole. A wild trip into the world of fandom, social media and true crime, you will NOT be able to put this book down. Lauren James has cemented her place as one of the most innovative writers in YA right now – I will read anything she writes. * Laura Wood *
