Thursday, August 11, 2016

High/Low Books for Teens

Rock the Boat - Sigmund Brouwer
When Webb move to Nashville to make his mark as a sing-songwriter, he finds out how tough the music business can be.

Bad Business - Diane Dakers
Lindy gets a surprise windfall that allows her to pay for her dream trip to the Arctic. The only problem is, the windfall is a mistake made by a confused old lady. Lindy knows that keeping the money is wrong, yet she does it anyway. But when she tells a schoolmate what she has done, she really starts paying for her bad deed.

Homecoming - Diane Dakers
When Fiona's father returns home from prison, Fiona must come to terms with her relationship with him, her family's instability due to his incarceration, and her resolve over whether or not he committed the crime.

Betting Game - Heather M. O'Connor
Jack's a star player on an elite soccer team along with his brother, Alex. The Lancers are on top of the league, even favored to win the National Championship. But the game's about to change. A slick bookie wins Jack's friendship and introduces him to illegal betting. Before long, Jack is hooked on the adrenaline rush, and early wins convince him that gambling could make him rich. Meanwhile, an ever-widening rift is forming between the two brothers. Suddenly, Jack's 'system' fails and his luck runs out. How could a few losses pile up to a gut-kicking ten grand? When he can't pay, the bookie gives Jack one way out--throw the National Championship. But can he betray his brother, his team and himself?

I.O.U. Dead: A Keno Kalder Mystery - Michelle Wan
Keno is stuck in a rut as a debt collector when one night he runs into a serial killer leaving the house of his latest victim. Instead of going to the police, Keno and his collecting partner decide to blackmail him. When their plan goes sideways, Keno must decide if he will do the right thing or run.

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