{"product_id":"third-wheel","title":"Third Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLas Vegas, 1982.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates a paradoxical existence in the dusty suburban outskirts of an aberrant 24-hour town built by the Mob. Isolated within his blended family and outcast as a newcomer, Brady eventually forges a brotherly bond with an older teenage neighbor, Mick, and his friend, Brett. But when Brett unexpectedly moves away, Mick invites a new kid into their pack, prematurely squeezing out the last remnants of their childhood in favor of a new world laced with cartel-supplied drugs and the deal of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThird Wheel\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful novel about belonging, betrayal, and breaking away from paths laid out by others, even when it means grasping at an uncertain future. It is the story of a boy trying to find his identity without the benefit of a role model by taking chances on random and fragile relationships forged in the predawn hours of a future boomtown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesolate and gritty, \u003cem\u003eThird Wheel\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumphant debut novel, and Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. Four-time award-winning author Richard R. Becker once again shares his unique insight into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An exhilarating read. Five stars!\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Online Bookclub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A dark and skillful teenage crime novel with plenty of heart.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Becker's storytelling technique incorporates realistic characters and subplots into a vivid story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Five stars!\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Readers' Favorite\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800619761820,"sku":"979-8985381160","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4929\/6284\/files\/ThirdWheel.png?v=1791034323","url":"https:\/\/www.mysistersshelf.com\/products\/third-wheel","provider":"My Sister's Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}