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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 thriller about a misguided teen who struggles to fit in with a pack of older, cooler troublemakers in the suburbs of a desert boomtown. Find out what others are saying:
Editorial Book Reviews of Third Wheel
“The best book I have read all year, maybe even in years. It’s right there at the top with the best.”
“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.”
“Immerse(s) readers in deeper levels of social inspection that connect individual perception and values to bigger-picture thinking about crime, justice, and redemption.”
“An exhilarating read. Five stars!”
“Brilliantly written with a plot that holds the reader’s attention from start to finish, this is a novel readers will not soon forget.”
“The story was almost flawless … Richard R. Becker is a master storyteller. Five stars!”
“A remarkable debut, the harsh realism of Third Wheel packs a punch. Its deep insight
into the human condition resonate long after impact.”
“A dark and skillful teenage crime novel with plenty of heart.”
“Brady Wilks emerges as a remarkably transformative protagonist. Five stars!”
“A wonderful read that has an easy pace, interesting characters, and is set in a time when teenagers actually met in person instead of via iPhone. Five stars!”
“Becker skillfully portrays the complexities of teenage relationships and the way they evolve over time. ”
“Unapologetically written with stark uncompromising realism. Five stars!”
“A mesmerizingly entertaining, thought-provoking, and gripping audiobook.”
“Becker’s storytelling technique incorporates realistic characters and subplots into a vivid story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Five stars!”
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