Jay Antani is a lifelong lover of stories, both personal and fantastic. He came to writing through film studies, commercial illustration, and film journalism. After earning his MFA from USC, he published "The Leaving of Things," an award-winning coming-of-age saga about finding one's voice in a world of clashing and competing cultures. "Edge of Light" is a complete departure, a YA sci-fi adventure set against the backdrop of war, environmental collapse, and a possible alien pandemic. As a fan of alien invasion stories, adventurous journeys, and conspiratorial thrillers, "Edge of Light" packs in everything he loves about the sci-fi genre while continuing his exploration of themes such as friendship, loyalty, and courage amidst the call of destiny.
"Vikram is not your model Indian-American teenager. Rebellious and adrift in late 1980s Wisconsin, he is resentful of his roots and has no clue what he wants from his future. When a drunken weekend turns disastrous, Vikram finds himself on a one-way ride back to India after his outraged parents decide to pack up the family and return to their homeland--permanently."--page 4 of cover.