
Scott Westerfeld
18 SeriesScott Westerfeld is an American author known for his science fiction and young adult series, including the Uglies and Leviathan series. His novel Evolution's Darling was named a New York Times Notable Book in 2000 and received a Special Citation for the Philip K. Dick Award. Additionally, he has won the Victorian Premier's Award for So Yesterday, the Aurealis Award for The Secret Hour, and a 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction for Leviathan.
Scott Westerfeld's "Peeps," also known as "Parasite Positive" in the UK and "V-Virus" in Canada, explores a world where a parasite transforms lovers into monsters. The protagonist, a carrier of the parasite, must hunt down his former partners to prevent an outbreak. "Love is Hell" is an anthology featuring Westerfeld's work alongside stories by Justine Larbalestier, Melissa Marr, Laurie Faria Stolarz, and Gabrielle Zevin. "All Good Things Must Come to an End" includes Westerfeld's contribution with additional tales by Becca Fitzpatrick, Jessica Verday, and Richard Yancey. Westerfeld co-authors the Zeroes series with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti, focusing on a group of teenagers with unique supernatural abilities.