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Jake finally receives his driver’s license and, with his brother’s car, takes a nighttime drive with his friend Mickey. Their impromptu street race spirals into a disastrous accident. Leaving the scene, Jake and Mickey wrestle with the decision to conceal their involvement or report the crash to the police. As guilt gnaws at him, Jake must confront his conscience and choose the right path.
This tale of youthful recklessness, responsibility, and moral choice is set against a backdrop of late‑night streets and the high stakes of emerging adulthood.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Eric Walters
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