Tom Becker

Tom Becker is a British fantasy author. Darkside, his debut novel, is both the first installment in a projected series and one of our Featured Book titles.

Note: We feel a strong sense of kinship with Mr. Becker—see, his Scolastic website says that he was a big fan of the band Sleater-Kinney. Not that any of the Wordcandy staff members are particularly into Sleater-Kinney, BUT the band is named after a street in the town in which all three of us grew up: Lacey, WA. You have good taste, Mr. Becker!

Aftertaste:
None as yet, but check back with us when more books come out.

Availability:
Everywhere—c'mon, this is a Scholastic release.

Other Recommendations:
Anything by Suzanne Collins

Anything by Herve Jubert

Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman

Un Lun Dun, by China Miéville

Website:
http://www.scholastic.co.uk/zone/authors_t-becker_biog.htm -