Third Wheel is the debut coming-of-age thriller by author
Richard R. Becker — available everywhere books are sold.
About Third Wheel
Third Wheel is a coming-of-age psychological thriller about a misguided teen who struggles to fit in with a pack of older, cooler troublemakers in the suburbs of a desert boomtown. Las Vegas, 1982.
Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates life and an improbable romantic interest in the dusty suburban outskirts of the infamous 24-hour desert town built by the Mob. Outcast as a newcomer, Brady forges a brotherly bond with an older teenage neighbor, Mick, and his friend, Brett. When Brett moves away, Mick invites a new kid into their pack, squeezing out the last remnants of their childhood in favor of cartel-supplied drugs and the deal of a lifetime. Estranged from his family at home, Brady goes along to get along until the stakes and consequences become too high and threaten the lives of those he cares about.
Desolate and gritty, Third Wheel is a triumphant debut novel, and Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. 10-time award-winning author Richard R. Becker once again shares his unique insight into the human condition.
Signed copies are available at these bookstores:
Thistle & Nightshade in Reno, Nevada (Washoe County area)
The Book Haven in Prescott Valley, Arizona (Prescott area)
Barnes & Noble in Grand Junction, Colorado (Grand Junction)
Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, Colorado (Denver area)
Barnes & Noble SouthPointe in Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln area)
Bumble Books in Amana, Iowa (Cedar Rapids area)
The Atlas Collective in Moline, Illinois (Quad Cities area)
Wordsmith Bookshoppe in Galesburg, Illinois (Peoria area)
The Spine Indie Bookstore & Cafe in St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis area)
Commonplace Books in OKC, Oklahoma (OKC/Tulsa area)
Page 1 Books in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Albuquerque/Santa Fe area)
Word Cellar Bookstore (mobile) in Hilliard, Florida (Jacksonville area) SOLD OUT*
Swampfox Bookstore in Marion, Iowa (Cedar Rapids area) SOLD OUT*
Word Cellar Bookstore (mobile) in Hillard, Florida (Jacksonville area) SOLD OUT*
Barnes & Noble Coronado in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Albuquerque area) SOLD OUT*
The Writer’s Block in Las Vegas, Nevada (Las Vegas area) SOLD OUT*
*Refers to signed copies only.
Check out the novel at these libraries:
Boone County Public Library in Burlington, Kentucky
Springfield-Greene County Library District in Springfield, Missouri
Media Coverage
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Editorial Reviews
“A brilliant, mind-blowing debut novel that ends with a big surprise. Five stars!”
“This novel [is] a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and enlightenment.”
“A sobering coming-of-age thriller that follows a root-worthy underdog. Emotionally driven and raw.”
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