Jason Shepherd

Juan in a Million Jason Shepherd

Juan is one in a million; he just doesn't know it yet. He's a middle-schooler with quirky friends, an odd neighbor, and he's in love with a blond cheerleader named Becky. Juan's life changes forever one day when he comes upon a creature from another world who has invaded his house. This creature, an "Other," commands him to help him abduct teenage girls. The Others use the girls to grow hair, which is the very foundation of their society. They use the hair to make designer clothes and, more importantly, diapers for their babies. Without the hair, the Others' world would regress into a dark age. Unfortunately, life for the hair-growing girls is a dismal one. Their living and working conditions are deplorable. So the Others sneak into the human realm and steal girls, and now they've commanded Juan to help them. If he refuses, his cat will be stuffed alive, and he'll never see his parents again. If he helps them, the teenage girls of the earth, including his beloved Becky, will be destined for a life of pain and suffering. Juan, his friends, and his odd neighbor concoct a plan to save everyone: his cat, his parents, and all the girls of the earth. But complications arise that threaten to undo the whole plan. In this thrilling middle-school sci-fi love horror adventure, the author delivers a satisfying read for lovers of all genres.