Meet Jay Jesse Edwards, an author whose storytelling dives into the unsettling space where urban legends blur into reality. His work blends supernatural suspense, coming-of-age drama, and the thrill of discovering that some myths exist for a reason.
Jay is the creator of The Grovers, an urban fantasy series set in the fictional town of Olligrove, Illinois. The story follows five teenagers — Tasha, Sky, Gio, Mileena, and Rocky — whose mundane detention turns extraordinary when they stumble upon a hidden location and an object that grants them mysterious powers. What begins as a life-altering discovery quickly spirals into danger as an ominous force tied to an old urban legend awakens.
With shadow monsters, secret histories, and escalating stakes, The Grovers, Vol. 1 explores friendship under pressure, the responsibility that comes with power, and the cost of uncovering truths meant to stay buried. Jay’s writing captures the tension of youth colliding with the supernatural, delivering a fast-paced and emotionally grounded story that pulls readers deep into its world.
✨ Meet Jay Jesse Edwards at the Scottsdale Book Festival and discover what happens when urban legends refuse to stay legends.