'Boystown,' Season 5 :: Jake Biondi Picks Up Where He Left Off

Author Jake Biondi recently released his fifth "Boystown" book. The wait is finally over and you can find out what happened to your favorite "Boystown" characters, whose lives were hanging in the balance at the end of the fourth book.

Biondi announced his new partnership with photographer James Franklin, who will now be responsible for photography and design of "Boystown" book covers and promotional materials. "Working with James is a dream come true," Biondi explained.

When asked about the fifth "Boystown" book, Biondi said, "I think the word I'd use to describe the new book is 'more.' It's the longest book in the series so far, so there's more for readers to enjoy -- more romance, more friendship, more suspense, more drama, and certainly more twists and turns. I think readers will be surprised and excited with each turn of a page."

Biondi added, "I am so grateful for my readers and their positive response to the series. I regularly receive notes from fans who are connecting with the characters and want to know what the future holds for them. The broad appeal of the book series is incredible. "Boystown" has a really diverse audience."

Biondi promised that readers won't be disappointed. "Season Five picks up right where book four left off and reveals the deaths of at least two major characters. While I won't reveal who lives and who dies, I will say this: lives and relationships will be forever changed." Biondi added that "Boystown" Season Five continues the storylines from the first four books while introducing new ones -- and some great new characters, too.

" 'Boystown' is a must-read series filled with twists and turns that everyone will love," said "Boystown" team captain Cory Zwierzynski, who is featured on the new book cover. "I was so grateful when Jake Biondi asked me to join the 'Boystown' team. As one of the original team members, I have watched the 'Boystown' audience grow with the release of each installment of the series." About Biondi, Zwierzynski said, "Working with Jake has been awesome. Over the past three years, we have gotten to know each other well and have become good friends. He knows how to tell a great story and keep the audience engaged from the very first page of each book. I am grateful to be one of the faces of 'Boystown.' "

As in his other books, Biondi "pays it forward" by featuring some of his favorite performers in "Boystown" Season Five. Biondi is "thrilled" to again present sensational singer Chadwick Stadt in the "Boystown" series. "Chadwick is a dear friend and a phenomenal performer, so it's an honor for me to be able to showcase his talent again in Season Five," Biondi said. Stadt added, "It's so exciting to be included in such a great book series that will have you turning page after page!"

Season Five also welcomes back the "Whiskey & Cherries" trio, singer Amy Armstrong, and pop sensation Steve Grand. "Meredith, Danielle, and I are thrilled to again be written into the "Boystown" series. Jake has done it again. Every time I sit down to read the newest season of "Boystown," I think, 'There is no way this season can possibly be better than the last.' But I'm always proven wrong. Each season the character development, betrayal and secrets among those characters, and the unexpected plot-line twists continue to get better and better. I applaud Biondi on his amazing ability to leave the reader in absolute astonishment throughout the book, but especially in the last episode of each season. Once you've turned that last page, you literally cannot wait for the next season to be released," said Brian Felder of "Whiskey and Cherries."

The "Boystown" series has a fascinating history. It began as an online story released in installments, each ending with a cliffhanger that left readers wondering what would happen to their favorite characters. Enthusiastic "Boystown" fans from all over the world petitioned Biondi to release the installments more quickly; they simply couldn't wait to find out what happened next. Overwhelmed by and grateful for the fans' responses to the series, Biondi began to write more quickly and also began to publish the series in book format.

Biondi is working with two television producers who are interested in bringing the "Boystown" series to television and he remains optimistic that fans all over the world will soon be able to watch their favorite "Boystown" characters in action on television. Zwierzynski said, "'Boystown' will make a fantastic TV series because it presents a diverse group of characters that appeal to a wide reading and viewing audience."

Like the first four books, "Boystown" Season Five is available at bookstores across the country as well at online at amazon.com, bn.com, and iTunes. The series is available in paperback, audio book, and all e-book formats. Readers may order autographed paperback copies of the books directly from BoystownTheSeries.com.