Josh Berk Knihy

The story follows Guy Langman, who reluctantly joins a forensics club with his friend Anoop, hoping to impress girls. Their mundane activity takes a shocking turn when they uncover a real dead body at a simulated crime scene. As they navigate this unexpected discovery, Guy also grapples with the complexities of his father's mysterious past, which may be connected to the murder. Armed with his newfound forensics skills, Guy embarks on a quest for answers, blending teenage curiosity with a gripping mystery.

An Edgar Award Finalist, this gripping tale weaves a complex narrative filled with suspense and intrigue. The story revolves around a compelling mystery that challenges the characters' moral boundaries and tests their resilience. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to richly developed characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. The author skillfully blends elements of crime and psychological drama, creating a thought-provoking exploration of justice and redemption.

Being a hefty, deaf newcomer almost makes Will Halpin the least popular guy at Coaler High. But when he befriends the only guy less popular than him, the dork-namic duo has the smarts and guts to figure out who knocked off the star quarterback. Will can’t hear what’s going on, but he’s a great observer. So, who did it? And why does that guy talk to his fingers? And will the beautiful girl ever notice him? (Okay, so Will’s interested in more than just murder . . .) Those who prefer their heroes to be not-so-usual and with a side of wiseguy will gobble up this witty, geeks-rule debut.