Books like One of Us by Anne E. Schraff
In the heart of a bustling city, high school student Derrick Shaw finds himself entangled in a web of suspicion and guilt after witnessing a brutal murder on the streets. The incident, which happened on his way home from work, leaves him emotionally and mentally shaken, causing him to make a pledge to keep the identity of the shooter a secret. However, the guilt and trauma from the event drive him to reveal the truth, leading to a series of events that forces him to confront his inner demons and the consequences of his actions.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anne E. Schraff
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