Seconds Away (Book Two)
A Mickey Bolitar Novel
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4.3 • 22 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
In the action-packed second book in the bestselling Mickey Bolitar young adult series, Mickey continues to hunt for clues about the Abeona Shelter and the mysterious death of his father—all while trying to navigate the challenges of a new high school.
“An involving thriller that moves like lightning.”—Kirkus Reviews
“I can’t wait for Mickey Bolitar’s next adventure!”—Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series
When tragedy strikes close to home, Mickey Bolitar and his loyal new friends—sharp-witted Ema and the adorkably charming Spoon—find themselves at the center of a terrifying murder mystery involving the shooting of their classmate Rachel. Now, not only does Mickey have to continue his quest to uncover the truth about the Abeona Shelter and the Butcher of Lodz, but he needs to figure out who shot Rachel—no matter what it takes.
Mickey Bolitar has always been ready to sacrifice everything to help the people he loves. But how can he protect them when he’s not even sure who—or what—he’s protecting them from?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Action packed would be an understated description for Coben's novel the second spinoff of his bestselling Myron Bolitar series featuring 14-year-old Mickey Bolitar. Picking up where the last book left off, Mickey is stunned by the news, supplied by the town's mysterious and scary old crone, that his father, whom he saw die in a car crash, is still alive. Before Mickey can begin to digest this information, his girlfriend is shot in the head, he's interrogated by the police, threatened, trapped in a burning building, and terrorized by two hit men all while making time to try out for his high school's basketball team. Narrator Nick Podehl turns in an inspired performance, lending a youthful voice to Mickey that captures all his teen angst, confusion, and impatience. Podehl also effectively renders the book's cast of characters, from the snarling, bullying police chief to the screechy little nerd named Spoon. Ages 12 up. A Putnam hardcover.
