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Madame Eldridge's Wayward Home for Unruly Boys
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre(s): Young Adult
Trope: Coming of Age, Magical Realism
Deep in the heart of Virginia’s dense backwoods, the Wayward Home for Unruly Boys hides more than just troubled youth. Under Madame Eldridge’s watchful eye, three strict rules govern her behavior program:
1. What happens here stays here.
2. You must complete all eight steps—no exceptions allowed.
3. Forget your name; you’ll be known only by your problem.
But, there’s one unspoken rule that sends shivers down the boys' spines: never enter the forbidden third-floor bedroom of the boy who vanished, leaving nothing behind but whispers.
When Vandalize and Stealer defy this warning, they uncover a treasure trove of bewitched artifacts, each with a strange and powerful ability. Using these relics, the boys tackle Madame Eldridge’s whimsical—and often bizarre—challenges, only to learn magic always demands its price.
Amidst the chaos, Fibbsy stumbles upon a peculiar object that sends him hurtling back in time, revealing an unfathomable truth about Madame Eldridge, the eerie town, and the missing boy’s fate. But who will trust the words of a liar?
Bound by the house’s darkest mysteries, Fibbsy, Defiance, Slob, and Secret form an unlikely friendship as they race to unveil the shrouded secrets surrounding the Wayward Home. Together, they confront their deepest fears, uncovering that the real magic lies in facing their own personal demons—and each other.
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Welcome to
Midlothian Boulevard
Release Date: December 9, 2025
Genre(s): Mystery
Trope: Who done it?
Blurb forthcoming
Benjamin Ryan
Benjamin Ryan is the acclaimed author of Madame Eldridge’s Wayward Home for Unruly Boys, a spellbinding novel that has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike, earning near-universal five-star reviews. Praised for its ability to "embrace the power of storytelling to inspire and create change," the book quickly became a bestseller, selling out on major online retailers and achieving the #1 New Release position in the Teen & Young Adult Fiction category on Amazon. It has also received prestigious accolades from the BookFest Awards, NYC Big Book Award, and the Book Blogger’s Novel of the Year Award.
As a dedicated Special Education teacher in Manhattan, Benjamin holds degrees in Art History and World Religions along with a dual Master's in Education and Special Education from NYU. A proud member of the LGBTQ community and a military brat who lived in both America and Europe, he brings a rich and diverse perspective to his writing, drawing from his experiences as the "new kid" who often felt different. After facing a life-threatening diagnosis in his mid-20s, Benjamin embarked on a transformative journey, losing over 175 pounds. His lived experiences infuse his work with authenticity, inspiration, and resilience—“I don’t want to die with these stories inside me.” He is thrilled to announce a sequel to Madame Eldridge’s Wayward Home and several adult manuscripts soon to be published.
In addition, Benjamin contributed the foreword for Apparently Different, a groundbreaking novel by Adria Goldman Gross, FIPC, and Douglas Winslow Cooper, PhD. He actively engages with fellow authors, readers, and fans on Twitter (@BRClothWrites), sharing his journey, doing guest appearances in the writing community, and continually refining his craft. More about him and his writing career can be found at www.BenjaminRyanBooks.com.
