Tyler Schwanke

Tyler Schwanke’s YA debut, Breaking In, was published in May 2023 by Blackstone Publishing. Crime Reads named it one of the 12 best upcoming YA novels of 2023 and the Toronto Star listed it amongst their top 20 summer beach reads. He has an MFA from Hamline University and an undergrad in creative writing and film production. His short stories have been published in numerous publications and online journals including Chaotic Merge, Havik, and Fiction Southeast. He’s been a guest on many podcasts including The Heartland Author Podcast and True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People, was featured in an author showcase at the Twin Cities Book Festival, and was a guest on the morning show North Dakota Today.

Breaking In
by tyler Schwanke

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Millie has one goal: to make a movie in tribute to her late father. At the Manhattan Movie Academy, run by Ricky O’Naire, her favorite director, she’s determined to make it happen. But before she can finish her project, the academy is shut down. Six months later, she sees a preview for the new O’Naire movie―and he’s stolen her idea.

Outraged, she reunites her former film crew to steal the movie and hold it for ransom days before its high-profile premiere. Putting their training and film-nerd backgrounds to use, they pull off the heist in extravagant fashion. But when an unexpected femme fatale uncovers their plan, it’s not long before a trio of hardened criminals want in on the take.

With the stakes now higher than she ever imagined―and her life on the line―Millie has no choice but to lead them all through a dazzling series of moves and countermoves that result in an ending not even Hollywood could see coming.

“Part Young adult novel and part heist movie screenplay, breaking in is a wild ride of cons and double crosses… tyler schwanke’s debut is a page-turning whirlwind of comedic genius not to be missed.”

— Robert Kerbeck, Former Corporate Spy & Award-Winning Author of RUSE and Malibu Burning

“In this delightful heist novel…Schwanke takes his cues from classic noir, but the dilemmas faced (and solutions sought) are pure 21st century blues.”

— CrimeReads

“As fun and fast and action-packed as a Saturday night at the movies with more double-crosses than a laced boot. A tribute to the creative process on the page, the stage, and what it takes to make one’s way in the cutthroat world of show business. A stand-out debut novel that is sure to be the first of many from Tyler Schwanke.”

— Matt Goldman, NYT Best Selling Author and Emmy Award Winning Television Writer

“A compelling read that doesn't shy away from slightly darker content...a fast-paced homage to the classic heist film.”

— Kirkus Review

“A fun nod to Hollywood heist films and the power of a dream.”

— Zibby Mag

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