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When missing twelve-year-old Johnny Howardwick has been completely erased from the middle school yearbook, three friends use the mystery to jumpstart their true-crime podcast. Can they uncover their town's dark secret before one of them becomes its next victim?

Find out in Picture Unavailable, the #1 bestselling new release from award-winning author
Andrew J Brandt

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My Story

Andrew J Brandt grew up in a library. His grandmother worked at the city library in his hometown of Vernon, TX when he was a young child and he has fond memories of spending hours in the rows of books. When he discovered Goosebumps books, he ran through them at nearly two per week. In the fifth grade, he put his voracious reading to use to win the elementary school's Accelerated Reading program.

Andrew began his college career at West Texas A&M University, eventually graduating with a degree in General Studies.

He self-published his first novel, the young adult thriller THE TREEHOUSE, which reached the top of Amazon's young adult thriller list. His second novel THE ABDUCTION OF SARAH PHILLIPS was released in the summer of 2019, making the Top 10 in its category. In November 2019, Andrew released IN THE FOG under the Caprock Publishing Group imprint. His first adult novel, it was released to rave reviews by critics and readers alike.

Andrew's fourth novel PALO DURO: A THRILLER released on May 5th 2020 and debuted at #1 on Amazon's YA Thriller charts. In March 2021, Palo Duro was nominated YA BOOK OF THE YEAR by MPIBA's Reading the West Awards.

In summer 2020, Andrew signed a two-book deal with Blue Handle Publishing. His first novel under the new deal, The Unwinding Cable Car, released to critical acclaim November 17th. His second under the deal, 2021's Mixtape for the End of the World went on to be nominated for a Reading the West Award. It won a Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence. 

After nearly two years, Andrew's latest release, Picture Unavailable, was released in fall 2022 to both commercial and critical acclaim. Debuting at #1 on multiple YA charts, it was also awarded a BookFest Award in October 2022. 

Andrew resides in Texas with his wife and children.

My Books

The Treehouse

The Abduction of Sarah Phillips

In The Fog

My Books
My Books
Purchase autographed paperbacks BELOW

2020 MPIBA YA BOOK OF THE YEAR NOMINEE!

Palo Duro: A Thriller

The Abduction of Sarah Phillips

Mixtape for the End

of the World

A 2021 Pencraft Award Winner!

NEW SPECIAL EDITION!

Picture Unavailable

Silver Falchion Award Finalist!

The Treehouse

An Amazon #1 YA Thriller

In The Fog

PRESS & REVIEWS

"...brings to mind the greats like Nevada Barr and Tony Hillerman."

Danielle Girard, USA TODAY Bestselling author

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  • PICTURE UNAVAILABLE Book Release Party
    PICTURE UNAVAILABLE Book Release Party
    Tue, Oct 25
    Amarillo
    Oct 25, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Amarillo, 7500 SW 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    Oct 25, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Amarillo, 7500 SW 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    Join bestselling and award-winning author Andrew J Brandt at Pondaseta Brewing Co in Amarillo, TX for the release of his newest novel PICTURE UNAVAILABLE. A Q&A conversation hosted by author Rick Treon will be followed by a book signing and reception.
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  • Book Signing at Wild Lark Books - Lubbock, TX
    Book Signing at Wild Lark Books - Lubbock, TX
    Sat, Jun 11
    Lubbock
    Jun 11, 2022, 1:00 PM
    Lubbock, 513 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
    Jun 11, 2022, 1:00 PM
    Lubbock, 513 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
    Join Bestselling and Award-winning author Andrew J Brandt for a reading and signing event at Wild Lark Books in Lubbock, TX
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  • 2021 Books and Brews Tour - Honey Buzz Winery
    2021 Books and Brews Tour - Honey Buzz Winery
    Fri, Jun 18
    Canyon
    Jun 18, 2021, 5:00 PM
    Canyon, 5005 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
    Jun 18, 2021, 5:00 PM
    Canyon, 5005 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
    Join Andrew J Brandt at Honey Buzz Winery in Canyon, TX for the 2021 Books & Brews Tour in support of MIXTAPE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD.
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  • Mixtape for the End of the World Release
    Mixtape for the End of the World Release
    Sun, May 16
    Amarillo
    May 16, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Amarillo, 625 S Polk St, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    May 16, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Amarillo, 625 S Polk St, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    Join Andrew J Brandt on Saturday May 15th for a release and signing event at 6 Car Pub in Amarillo, TX
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  • Book Signing - Barnes & Noble Amarillo
    Book Signing - Barnes & Noble Amarillo
    Sat, Dec 07
    Barnes & Noble
    Dec 07, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barnes & Noble, Westgate Mall #7, 2415 Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124, USA
    Dec 07, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barnes & Noble, Westgate Mall #7, 2415 Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124, USA
    Join me at Barnes & Noble in Amarillo, TX on Saturday Dec 7 from 1pm-3pm for a book signing!
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  • Book Signing @ Urbana
    Book Signing @ Urbana
    Sat, Nov 30
    Urbana Coffee Works
    Nov 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Urbana Coffee Works, 5215 S Coulter St #100, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    Nov 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Urbana Coffee Works, 5215 S Coulter St #100, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    IN THE FOG book signing at Urbana Coffee Works in Amarillo, TX.
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  • IN THE FOG Release Party
    IN THE FOG Release Party
    Tue, Nov 26
    Pondaseta Brewing Co.
    Nov 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pondaseta Brewing Co., 7500 SW 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    Nov 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pondaseta Brewing Co., 7500 SW 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119, USA
    Join me at Pondaseta Brewing Co. on Nov 26, 2019 for the official release party for my latest thriller, IN THE FOG. I will be signing copies of the book.
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  • ABC7 Amarillo Morning Show
    ABC7 Amarillo Morning Show
    Tue, Nov 26
    KVII-TV 7
    Nov 26, 2019, 6:00 AM
    KVII-TV 7, 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    Nov 26, 2019, 6:00 AM
    KVII-TV 7, 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    I will be a guest on ABC7 Amarillo's Morning Show on Nov 26th to discuss the release of IN THE FOG, my latest thriller from Amazon Publishing and Caprock Publishing.
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  • NewsChannel10 Second Cup
    NewsChannel10 Second Cup
    Thu, Nov 21
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10
    Nov 21, 2019, 9:00 AM
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10, 7900 Broadway Dr, Amarillo, TX 79108, USA
    Nov 21, 2019, 9:00 AM
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10, 7900 Broadway Dr, Amarillo, TX 79108, USA
    I'll be on NewsChannel10's Second Cup show on Nov 25 at 9AM discussing my latest thriller, IN THE FOG.
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  • Hub City Comic Con
    Hub City Comic Con
    Fri, Aug 23
    Lubbock Convention & Visitors
    Aug 23, 2019, 4:00 PM – Aug 25, 2019, 8:00 PM
    Lubbock Convention & Visitors, 1500 Broadway St # 6, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
    Aug 23, 2019, 4:00 PM – Aug 25, 2019, 8:00 PM
    Lubbock Convention & Visitors, 1500 Broadway St # 6, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
    I'll be signing books at Hub City Comic Con in Lubbock, TX
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  • Thu, Jul 25
    KVII-TV 7
    Jul 25, 2019, 7:00 AM
    KVII-TV 7, 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    Jul 25, 2019, 7:00 AM
    KVII-TV 7, 1 Broadcast Center, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
    I'll be on ABC7's Morning Show to discuss my latest thriller The Abduction of Sarah Phillips.
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  • Book Release & Signing
    Book Release & Signing
    Sat, Jul 20
    Five Senses Coffee House
    Jul 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Five Senses Coffee House, 6010 S Western St #300, Amarillo, TX 79110, USA
    Jul 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Five Senses Coffee House, 6010 S Western St #300, Amarillo, TX 79110, USA
    Join me at Five Senses Coffee House on Saturday July 20th for a book signing to celebrate the release of THE ABDUCTION OF SARAH PHILLIPS
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  • Barnes & Noble Book Signing
    Barnes & Noble Book Signing
    Sat, Jun 15
    Barnes & Noble
    Jun 15, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barnes & Noble, Westgate Mall #7, 2415 Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124, USA
    Jun 15, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barnes & Noble, Westgate Mall #7, 2415 Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124, USA
    Join author Andrew J Brandt at Barnes & Noble in Amarillo on Saturday June 15 from 1pm to 3pm for a signing of THE TREEHOUSE.
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  • Tue, May 14
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10
    May 14, 2019, 9:00 AM
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10, 7900 Broadway Dr, Amarillo, TX 79108, USA
    May 14, 2019, 9:00 AM
    KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10, 7900 Broadway Dr, Amarillo, TX 79108, USA
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