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Description
Taj learns that a gangland hit has been ordered on his father, giving him only 23 minutes to prevent it. He must race through the city, confronting danger at every turn to save his dad's life. This young adult thriller is formatted with accessible layouts for reluctant readers.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, pulse-pounding read that grabs you right from the start, this one's for you. Taj has just 23 minutes to prevent a gangland hit on his dad, and the whole book basically unfolds in real time, which makes it feel like you're racing against the clock right alongside him. It's short enough that even reluctant readers can power through it in a sitting or two, but it still manages to feel tense and genuinely cinematic, kind of like a YA version of a fast-paced action thriller. Upper middle schoolers and high schoolers who love high-stakes scenarios, cool gadgets, or stories where every second counts will get a kick out of this. There's some mild danger and a few scary moments, but nothing too heavy it's more thrilling than disturbing, with a few genuinely funny moments that keep the tone from getting too dark. If your kid enjoyed books like "The inherited" or anything with a ticking-clock premise, they'll likely devour this one.