Author of Uglies and Leviathan. My next book, about crime and mayhem, is called The Mortons. Co-written with Justine Larbalestier, it comes out July 21, 2026.
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My adult crime thriller written with Justine Larbalestier comes out July 21. It's called The Mortons.
You can pre-order it now:
scottwesterfeld.com/blog/202…
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The thing that is so magical abt Zohran (uh probably just for me personally tho) is how he is painstakingly making NY back into the city Gen Xers fell in love with watching Sesame Street & he intuitively gets how indispensable Curtis Sliwa is to that specific magic
"I'm supposed to be a tough guy," Curtis confided.
"I can hold your hand," the mayor offered
"What happens if I faint?" Sliwa asked.
"I've got you," Mamdani assured him, grabbing his hand as Sliwa received his flu shot.
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The Boston bar story villain is basically a Reverse Omelas Kid. His happiness depends on the whole community suffering.
In both stories, the real heroes are Those Who Walk Away.
Retreat to where?
In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming.
abcnews.link/El9Nira
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For those wanting to watch the FIBA Women’s World Cup, here is the schedule:
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I also recently reviewed the captivating and distinctive thriller The Mortons by #JustineLarbalestier and @ScottWesterfeld. A very cool book with an amazing narrative, I had a brilliant time with this unique read.
@PenguinBooksAus.
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NEW SOUTH WALES! Come see us over the next week in Gosford, Glebe, and Penrith: scottwesterfeld.com/about-th…
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I've had another amazing week of reading, so make sure to check out my #WWWWednesday, featuring outstanding books by #TravisDeverell, @dedbutdrmng, @ScottWesterfeld, #IanGreen, @VikkiPetraitis and more.
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NEW SOUTH WALES! Come see us over the next week in Gosford, Glebe, and Penrith: scottwesterfeld.com/about-th…
We discuss The Mortons at @CrimeReads:
crimereads.com/mortons-novel…
I talk THE MORTONS with Justine and the Lit Witches podcast.
youtu.be/KCxDQTAigh0?si=L-5N… via @YouTube and @PenguinBooksAus
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Justine Larbalestier and @ScottWesterfeld’s THE MORTONS is an epic novel of alliances and power, loyalty and kinship, and the consequences of ruthless ambition.
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Read our review! bookreporter.com/reviews/the…
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We're giving away 5 copies of 'The Mortons' by @ScottWesterfeld and ##JustineLarbalestier. @PenguinBooksAus
Apply online by 11.59pm on 28 July for your chance to win: bit.ly/453eeHe
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Scott Westerfeld retweeted
My adult crime thriller written with Justine Larbalestier comes out July 21. It's called The Mortons.
You can pre-order it now:
scottwesterfeld.com/blog/202…
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Book Review: ‘The Mortons,’ by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld 📚 ⤵️ ift.tt/g4xoncf
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"Writing a Novel Together Was Never in the Plan"
in @people magazine: people.com/the-mortons-writi…
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It's #BigReleaseTuesday!
Today's #newbook highlights ✨
The Mortons by #JustineLarbalestier and @ScottWesterfeld
Three Reasons for Revenge by @DervlaMcTiernan
The Lord of the Wood by #EMAnderson
"Writing a Novel Together Was Never in the Plan"
in @people magazine: people.com/the-mortons-writi…