About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the frustration of being kept in the dark or feels that the adults in their life are not being fully honest about family history. It is an ideal choice for readers navigating the complexities of grief who prefer an active, fast-paced story over a quiet, reflective one. Mickey Bolitar is a teenager trying to solve the mystery of his father's death while protecting his friends from a local shooting. The book deals heavily with the weight of secrets and the drive for justice. While it is a high-stakes thriller with moments of danger, it is grounded in a deep sense of loyalty and the search for truth. It is appropriate for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy suspenseful mysteries that tackle real-world emotional stakes like parental loss and the reliability of memory.
