Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
4.8
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
29499
Points per Word
0.000136
Page Count
180
Points per Page
0.022222
Series
Urban Underground
Description
Derrick Shaw witnesses a murder on the way home from his after-school job and promises the killer he will not reveal his identity, but his vow of silence begins to weigh heavily on his mind. The plot contains violence.
Quick Summary
A teenager witnesses a murder and is forced to keep the killer's secret, but keeping quiet might destroy him from the inside out. Readers will feel Derrick's heartbeat as he navigates dangerous hallways at school, knowing the truth could protect him or get him killed. If your kid loves edge-of-your-seat mysteries like "Speak" or thrillers with real consequences, this one's a can't-miss. Perfect for ages 14-18 in grades 9-12.