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THE SCAM LIST

Teen con artists, crazy five-dollar bets, and exes trying not to kill each other. What more could you want? Read more!

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2017 YALSA'S Teen Top 10 Winner

Junior Library Guild Selection

2020 Choose to Read Ohio Selection

2020 Teen Choice Illinois Book Selection

DON'T GET CAUGHT

It's The Breakfast Club meets Ocean's 11 in his novel of epic pranks, heists, and humor.

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Genre-savvy, clever, and full of "Heist Rules" like "If questioned, be evasive" and "Play to your crew's strengths," Don't Get Caught's twisty tale is funny, fast-paced, and full of surprises.

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Pop culture references, short chapters, and laugh-out-loud narrative moments make Don't Get Caught an additional purchase for reluctant readers or fans of films like The Perfect Score.

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Funny, clever, and playful, this debut is an enjoyable romp that pairs high-stakes cons with a ragtag gang of highschool misfits.

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BIO

Hi there! I'm Kurt Dinan, author of The Scam List, Don't Get Caught, and a bunch of short stories.

I live in the suburbs of Cincinnati with my wife and four kids, and am also a high school English teacher with 25 years of experience.