Ryan Gattis Books in Order
Ryan Gattis is a critically acclaimed author of contemporary fiction, known for his unflinching portrayals of urban life. His notable works include Safe, Kung Fu High School, The System, The Big Drop novellas, and All Involved, which won the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Lire Award for Noir of the Year in France. Gattis lives and writes in South Los Angeles, where he is a member of the art collective UGLARworks, a founding board member of the arts non-profit Heritage Future, and a PEN America Prison Writing Mentor. With a unique blend of gritty realism and nuanced character development, Gattis continues to captivate readers and push the boundaries of literary fiction.
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About Ryan Gattis
Ryan Gattis is a critically acclaimed author of contemporary fiction, known for his unflinching portrayals of urban life. His notable works include Safe, Kung Fu High School, The System, The Big Drop novellas, and All Involved, which won the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Lire Award for Noir of the Year in France. Gattis lives and writes in South Los Angeles, where he is a member of the art collective UGLARworks, a founding board member of the arts non-profit Heritage Future, and a PEN America Prison Writing Mentor. With a unique blend of gritty realism and nuanced character development, Gattis continues to captivate readers and push the boundaries of literary fiction.
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