The Roach King of Raleigh

Quill Jenkins used to have a picture-perfect family, a big house, and a best friend he could count on. After his friend moved away, his brother left for college, and his parents split because of his dad’s drinking, Quill and his mom now live in a broken-down rental whose landlord neglects the property and happens to be the father of Quill’s high school nemesis. Determined to save for a new house despite his mom’s refusal to let him get a job, Quill finds a hidden attic inside his closet and, after overhearing a dispute at a pet store, strikes a deal to breed roaches. He reluctantly enlists classmate Harley and Harley’s twin sister Zuri to keep the business secret, while his dad’s condition worsens and neighbor Mr. Dave goes missing as the truth threatens to surface.