The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power

Ages 13 to 18

Thirteen scary stories by thirteen authors of color in which the white guy dies first. A powerful and entertaining collection for YA readers.

13 CHILLING TALES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED THE FIRST KILL.

Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead. A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends… forever.

These stories may be filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, set foot on the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first.

This incredible horror anthology, edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, includes stories from bestselling and critically acclaimed contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker.

About the Author

TERRY J. BENTON-WALKER grew up in rural Georgia and now lives in Atlanta with his husband and son, where he writes fantasy and horror for adults, young adults, and children. He has an industrial engineering degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Georgia State. When he’s not writing, he can be found gaming, eating ice cream, or both. The White Guy Dies First is his first anthology. Benton-Walker is also the author of Blood Debts and Blood Justice for teens and Alex Wise vs. the End of the World for middle-grade readers.