FACE THE NIGHT is an ABF Finalist for Best New Fiction

The American Book Fest announced the final results of their annual awards this week and Alan Lastufka‘s debut novel, Face the Night, was honored as one of only five Finalists for Best New Fiction!

The American Book Fest’s Best Books Awards were established nineteen years ago to honor excellence in all fiction genres.

This is the sixth award placement for Face the Night so far this year!

🏆 Bestseller

🥇 Award Winner

★ Starred Review

Face the Night

Alan Lastufka

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