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Gr 9 Up—A fast-paced mystery that will keep readers anticipating what the heroine will encounter next. The book takes place in a gritty, dangerous neighborhood in 1990s Los Angeles, set against the backdrop of the Rodney King riots. Nikki Black inhabits a world that includes illegal drugs, child trafficking and pornography, religious cults, homelessness, and violence, all of which are realistically integrated into the setting and plot. The story is told from Nikki's point of view and is packed with nonstop action as...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Chicago teen Nikki's mother died of a drug overdose and her father has kicked her out. Lured by her "boyfriend" (a child pornographer) to south...Log In or Sign Up to Read More