Author: INTO THE SUNKEN CITY (HarperCollins, out now!) | rep: @clairefriedman8 | father of three (two humans, one dog) | he/him
Alameda, CA
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Today is the day—I’m a published author!
INTO THE SUNKEN CITY, my debut novel, is out in hardcover, audio, and ebook with HarperCollins.
It’s received 3(!!) starred ⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and BookPage.
I’m glowing :-)
THANK YOU, THANK YOU… (1/2)
ALT Pic of me in checked shirt and really cheesy smile holding my book: Into the Sunken City.
The cover for MY KILLER FAMILY REUNION is here!
Knives Out meets Never Have I Ever in this hilarious and twisty YA mystery-comedy about an Indian American teen whose family reunion falls into chaos after her grandma is attacked.
Out Aug 11th, 2026 with S&S!
ALT Cover for My Killer Family Reunion with purple marker on whiteboard and cut out magazine letters.
PS - Check out all the new covers @simonteen is sharing at simonteen.com/2025/10/17/you…
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I sold another book!!
This one is inspired by all the Indian family reunions I went to as a kid (where there was tons of attempted murder!). It’s ridiculous, heartwarming, humorous and the 1st draft poured out of me. I hope y’all love it!
PS - For fans of Dial A for Aunties!
ALT Kristie Choi at Atheneum has acquired My Killer Family Reunion by Dinesh Thiru (Into the Sunken City), pitched as Knives Out meets Never Have I Ever, about an Indian American teen whose annual family reunion is upended when she discovers that the "accident" that landed her grandmother in a coma may not have been so accidental after all, not when a sizeable fortune is now up for grabs. Publication is slated for summer 2026; Claire Friedman at InkWell Management handled the deal for world rights
I had the best time chatting with 7th graders today about writing! They had non-stop questions after my author talk, and I joined their writing club, shared a prompt, and had the hardest time picking a winner bc their writing samples were too good!
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Check out my interview in SLJ!
In this new Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. For our inaugural Q&A of the series, Dinesh Thiru shares about Into the Sunken City.
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Book birthday part deux 🥳. Into the Sunken City is out today(!) in the UK, India, Australia, and more!
Happy Book Birthday! 🎉 Dive into adventure with Into the Sunken City by @dinesh9! 🌊 and get ready for a breathtaking journey featuring daring heists, hidden treasures, and a city where the rain never stops. 📚Grab your copy and plunge into the adventure :waterstones.com/book/9780063…
My publisher sponsored the children’s bookshelf newsletter in PW yesterday. Loved their write-up, highlighting Into the Sunken City’s 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Listen to my chat w/ @marissa_meyer on The Happy Writer Podcast!
Marissa’s the #1 NYT bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles, she blurbed Into the Sunken City (my book!), and I had a blast chatting about writing, retellings, parenting, and more! marissameyer.com/podcast
ALT Screenshot of my episode from The Happy Writer Podcast.
So excited for this one!! And look at that cover! Folks going to be yanking this off the shelves.
PS - Jill, our books are set only 72 years apart 🤣!
🌌 COVER REVEAL! 🌌
In 2460 Boston, a girl who sells her emotions to wealthy clients deals a bit of illegal happiness on the side. But a handsome rookie is determined to arrest her... if he doesn't fall in love with her first.
Preorder: thedividingsky.com
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A 4th starred ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review for Into the Sunken City!!
This one from @sljournal who said:
“The fresh premise, immersive, waterlogged atmosphere, and cinematic action… combine for an unforgettable read.” 🤯
Full review below!
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Dear @TIvegas - In the year 2532, your ruined hotel lies 2,500 feet below sea level in the Gulf of Nevada. Inside is the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold, just waiting for someone brave enough to take it.
Welcome to INTO THE SUNKEN CITY (HarperCollins).
Can we talk?
More pics from INTO THE SUNKEN CITY’s launch event last night!
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Launch event yesterday at [backstory] bookshop in Barcelona!
- We had ~200 people!
- I signed so many copies of INTO THE SUNKEN CITY
- Talked about my pub journey
But my fave part: A friend messages me today saying her 11yo finished my book THIS morn! “It was very powerful.” 🥲
THIS review for Into the Sunken City!!
“Jin and Thara were dream protagonists and I have never fallen in love with a main character so fast… if you love pirates, heists and amazing characters you cannot miss this one!”
Ahhhh 😊😊😊, thank you Siobhain!
Arc Review of the amazing #IntoTheSunkenCity by @dinesh9
Thank you to @Harper360UK @Harper360YA
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What a week for Into the Sunken City!
M: 3rd ⭐️ review from BookPage
Tu: Pub Day!! 300+ 🥳 messages from friends & fam
W: Audiobook = #1 new release in teen contemporary fantasy on Amazon
Th: [Backstory] bookshop creates wall of 100 copies of book!! (pic)
And it’s not over!
A 3rd STARRED ⭐️⭐️⭐️ review for Into the Sunken City!!! Omg. This one from BookPage, who said:
“Charming characters and multilayered mysteries will keep readers hooked from beginning to end in Into the Sunken City, a well-developed eco-thriller with a lot of heart.”
Charming characters and multilayered mysteries will keep readers hooked from beginning to end in INTO THE SUNKEN CITY, a well-developed eco-thriller with a lot of heart. @dinesh9 @HarperTeen bookpage.com/?p=200432
17 hours left in the Into the Sunken City giveaway on Goodreads!! 5 print copies available! goodreads.com/book/show/6219…
Hi #writersoftwitter! I’m Dinesh. My debut, Into the Sunken City, comes out in 3 days 😬 with HarperCollins!! I read everything, and like writing YA, adventure, and thriller (usually in 1st person—love being deep in a character’s head).
can we bring back #WritersOfTwitter again? i would love to meet some new writer friends (& hype up the ones i’m lucky to know already) so go ahead and (re)introduce yourself! 👀💕