Aisle Nine

In Aisle Nine, a William C. Morris Award Finalist, Jasper navigates a chaotic world filled with hell portals and demons while working as a checkout clerk at a discount mart. Isolated and burdened by memories he can’t recall, he crushes on Kyle Kuan, a member of the monster-fighting Vanguard, who seems to harbor a mysterious disdain for him. When both boys are struck by a shared vision of an impending apocalypse, they must join forces to unravel the truth about the demons and the threats lurking around them. This engaging YA debut by Ian X. Cho blends humor and horror, making it an exciting read for fans of quirky dystopian tales.