Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels. Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and grew up in southern Florida. He studied literature at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi, and their family.

HEART-RACING CONCLUSION: With the return of their ultimate adversary, Jacob and the peculiar children are about race though some of the most dangerous moments in history, facing off against more lethal enemies than ever before. An action-packed adventure, The Desolations of Devil's Acre is a fittingly epic conclusion to the mega-bestselling series.

HEART-WARMING FRIENDSHIPS: Readers have been at Jacob Portman's side ever since his journey into the peculiar world began. This thrilling page-turner is also a love letter to the peculiar world that has become a true home for Jacob. It's a deeply satisfying celebration and a gift for fans old and new.

MEGA-BESTSELLER: Both A Map of Days and The Conference of the Birds became instant bestsellers, growing the fan base and continuing the legacy of the multi-million copy Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF MISS PEREGRINE: 2021 marks a decade since the iconic Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children debuted in 2011.

STORYTELLING LIKE NO OTHER: NPR raved, "Boy, can Ransom Riggs tell a story." Many have tried to imitate Ransom's inventive visual storytelling, but few come close to the books' unique balance of horror and humanity. Ransom never fails to deliver new and compelling visuals alongside crackerjack storytelling.