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[srodman]

Final Crossing

Will is the most uptight criminal. Ever.

Will and Big O are brothers and best friends—and small-time crooks. Ever since their dad went to prison, they’ve been stealing to survive. On a ferry ride from the big city, they hatch a plan for one more score: they’ll break into the cars on the ferry during the trip and scrape together enough to get out of town. And maybe out of the criminal life forever. But everything goes south when they discover one car that contains more than they bargained for: a young kidnap victim. Pursued by a crazed professional criminal, the brothers must now survive the night and a final crossing into a new life.

[srodman]

Reviews for Final Crossing

Final Crossing will appeal to many readers, including young men who enjoy action and adventure and teenage girls who have a soft spot for boys with hard-luck stories. Cross gender appeal, coupled with an efficient, but memorable storytelling style make this one of Rodman’s stronger novels. Recommended.

CM Magazine (January 3, 2014)

Driven by action and adrenalin, this is a clearly written page-turner for reluctant readers. Complex social issues, such as having parents in jail and living in a group home, form the backdrop, making it more than a mere tale of theft gone wrong. Rodman's troubled teens are the victims of circumstance rather than miscreants; however, they have no intention of keeping the hand they were dealt. Ultimately a tale of redemption and new beginnings, this couches its message of hope within a high-stakes fight for freedom.

Booklist (April 2014)