About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their mature teenager is showing an interest in dark, gritty realism or is questioning the moral implications of digital violence and peer influence. It is a stark exploration of empathy, or the lack thereof, and the ways in which social isolation can lead to dangerous behavioral shifts. The story follows three drifting teens who kidnap a toddler, viewing the crime through the cold lens of a video game. Because of its intense themes of abduction and moral vacuum, it is strictly for older teens. Parents should choose this book to spark deep, difficult conversations about the value of human life and the weight of individual conscience in the face of group pressure.
