Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White

In Compound Fracture, Andrew Joseph White delivers a gripping Appalachian thriller that doesn't hold back. Sixteen-year-old Miles Abernathy, a trans autistic teen and passionate socialist, is caught in the deadly generational feud between the rural poor and the powerful forces that exploit them. After coming out as trans to his parents, Miles sneaks off to a party with photos that could expose Sheriff Davies as the man behind the “accident” that killed several locals and injured his father, threatening their grassroots movement.

But the sheriff’s son and his friends catch wind of Miles's plans, and they viciously attack him in the woods, leaving him for dead. In the hospital, as Miles hovers between life and death, he encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandfather, Saint Abernathy, the miners’ rebellion leader executed a century ago. When Sheriff Davies himself threatens Miles into silence, the stakes escalate further. Miles soon finds himself entangled in a violent struggle after he accidentally kills one of his attackers.

Now, other oppressed residents of Twist Creek are rallying behind Miles, willing to risk everything to break free from the sheriff’s tyrannical rule. As tensions mount, Miles must decide how far he’s willing to go to end the cycle of cruelty that has gripped his community for generations.

Compound Fracture is a raw, unflinching story for those who are ready to fight for justice and a better world. It's a powerful call to arms for teens committed to radical change. ❤️📚❤️