Danielle Evenson

Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine.

As if adolescence weren't difficult enough, 13-year-old Tommy Cadle must not only find his own place on the planet but also play host and tour guide to a group of feisty aliens who have taken up residence in the lighthouse where he lives.

With the help of her assistant Iggy, Victoria Frankenstein experiments with the line between life and death. But when she succeeds, she finds her work has produced something darker than she'd imagined.