The Wrong Clearing introduces readers to neurodivergent teen Isaac Andrews, an unforgettable autistic protagonist determined to fit in at his new high school. Hoping to make friends, he joins a camping trip in the Coconino National Forest despite his great-grandfather's warning to stay away. What begins as an ordinary attempt at belonging spirals into a harrowing confrontation with Syphrae, an eternal souleater bound to a tree as punishment centuries ago by the gods. Blending supernatural terror with the raw insecurities of adolescence_, The Wrong Clearing_ is a sharp addition to YA horror—perfect for spooky season or any time of year.