Ruin Road by Lamar GilesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cade is playing football at a great high school, but his home is in the wrong neighborhood. No matter where he goes, people steer clear of him … he is a large, black, teenage boy. One night after his game is canceled, he ducks into a pawn shop and feels drawn to buy a ring. A statement told in jest is taken as a wish and Cade’s life is turned upside down. Will Cade be able to get out of his wish? What price is too high?
Ruin Road is a stand-alone blend of fantasy and thriller as readers try and discover where the story is going next and what side stories are related to the main tale. Giles has created relatable characters that pull at threads that link to issues in the news today and the story explores dark twists to many of our thoughts. A fast-paced read for all thriller fans.
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