Never Hide from the Devil

Set at the onset of the Armenian Genocide in 1915, fourteen-year-old Suren's life is upended when the Turkish army surrounds the city of Van. Many Armenians flee for their lives, but against their parents' wishes, Suren and his friends fight back. Written with short and compelling chapters, this novel plunges the reader with authenticity into this little-known act of defiance during the 20th century's first genocide. 

-Marsha Skrypuch, author of Making Bombs for Hitler and the Kidnapped from Ukraine trilogy

Through the eyes of a young boy, McQueen crafts a devastating and unforgettable portrait of the 1915 Defense of Van-a story of resilience against impossible odds that delivers the history of the Armenian Genocide to a new generation.

-Eric Z. Weintraub, author of South of Sepharad

The horrors perpetrators commit are only half the story of genocide. The other half is the resistance of its victims. N.T. McQueen delivers a powerful novel of courage and defiance in the face of annihilation, inspired by the Armenian defense of Van in 1915. 

-Dr. Khatchig Mouradian, Columbia University, author of The Resistance Network

From the perspective of a teenage boy, McQueen masterfully weaves a poignant narrative set against the heavy emotional backdrop of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, where boys are compelled to become men overnight. McQueen's skill in crafting coming-of-age stories provides a rare glimpse of and an ideal lens through which to develop characters as they navigate the untold experiences of the Armenian Freedom Fighters.

-Victoria Atamian Waterman, author of What She Left Behind

Bold, gripping, and unforgettable, Never Hide from the Devil shines a light on the Armenian genocide, an often overlooked chapter in history. Told through the eyes of a young hero determined to protect his people, N.T.'s impactful novel is both heart-pounding and relatable, and stays with the reader long after the final page. Perfect for adult and YA readers alike