American Terrorist

Todd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders.His most recent novel is Summer of '69 Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood.