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. (Sept.)
Seconds Away (Mickey Bolitar Series #2)
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Harlan CobenUnabridged — 7 hours, 43 minutes
Seconds Away (Mickey Bolitar Series #2)
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Harlan CobenUnabridged — 7 hours, 43 minutes
Overview
This action-packed second book in international bestseller Harlan Coben's Mickey Bolitar young adult series follows Mickey as he 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.
When tragedy strikes close to home, Mickey and his loyal new friends-sharp-witted Ema and the adorkably charming Spoon-find themselves at the center of a terrifying mystery involving the shooting of their classmate Rachel. Now, not only does Mickey need to keep himself and his friends safe from the Butcher of Lodz, but he needs to figure out who shot Rachel-no matter what it takes.
Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, but with danger just seconds away, it is going to take all of his determination and help from his friends to protect the people he loves, even if he does not know who-or what-he is protecting them from.
From Kirkus Reviews:"Coben deftly weaves...multiple plot threads into a compelling whole. An involving thriller that moves like lightning."
Editorial Reviews
"Mickey’s fast-paced, first-person narration won’t disappoint his growing fan base." — Booklist
“An involving thriller that moves like lightning.” — Kirkus Reviews
“An involving thriller that moves like lightning.” — Publishers Weekly
"Mickey’s fast-paced, first-person narration won’t disappoint his growing fan base."
High school sleuth Mickey Bolitar continues to find trouble...or maybe it finds him (Shelter, 2011). In a spooky house, Mickey squares off with a gnarled crone he knows only as the Bat Lady. She freaks him out by telling him that his father is not dead, and Mickey responds with a revelation of his own: that the paramedic who whisked his father away on the day of his death is a notorious Nazi war criminal. As implausible as this sounds, the Bat Lady's violent reaction seems a validation of his claim. This troubling issue is shoved onto a back burner with the news that Mickey's friend Rachel was shot by an intruder, who also killed her mother. The mutual attraction of Mickey and Rachel is a thorn in the side of her boyfriend, basketball star Troy Taylor, who also happens to be threatened by Mickey's mad court skills. Since Troy's dad is the police chief, Mickey finds himself treated like a suspect. He and outcast pals Ema and Spoon try to unravel both mysteries, too busy to even note the arrival of movie star Angelica Wyatt, who's managed by Mickey's Uncle Myron, with whom he lives (and around whom Coben has spun a successful series for adults). Coben deftly weaves these multiple plot threads into a compelling whole. An involving thriller that moves like lightning. (Mystery. 11-16)
Gr 7 Up—Only two days have passed since Mickey, Ema, and Spoon rescued Ashley in Shelter (2011). In the second title (2012, both Putnam) in Coben's series, something's fishy in Newark and the "chosen" trio is on a seemingly red-herring chase to solve the murder of Rachel's mother and its possible connection to the mysterious Abeona Shelter. Yet, "no matter where it leads, they must always seek the truth," even if the answers lead to more questions. In their twisting, turning quest, Mickey discovers Uncle Myron is protecting a world-famous movie star that happens to be Ema's mom and family friend of his parents; two thugs shoot Spoon over a gym bag full of drugs and cash; and Mickey learns we each have our own Butcher of Lodz that erases childhood innocence. In addition, Rachel's dad is working undercover with Chief Taylor to bust a drug ring, but they are covering up their own secrets, including murder evidence and their attempt to protect Rachel. Mickey knows the dirty details, and with only seconds to decide, he must choose whether to tell Rachel a life-altering white lie or the grim, dark truth. Nick Podehl provides his trademark stellar narration for all the characters, and is especially adept at voicing Mickey. This riveting cliffhanger will have listeners eagerly awaiting the next volume.—Cheryl Preisendorfer, Twinsburg City Schools, OH
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172637179 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date: | 09/18/2012 |
| Series: | Mickey Bolitar Series , #2 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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“Have you met Rachel Caldwell’s father?”
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