About the Book

Mackey and J.R. have waited their whole lives to win the basketball tournament at Rucker Park. On the day of their big game, J.R. is fatally stabbed. Mackey has a score to settle, but a killer watches his every move. Original.

Book Synopsis

Rucker Park--a place where basketball's greatest pro players go up against street legends. Best friends Mackey and J.R. have waited their whole lives to win the basketball tournament here. But when the day of an important game arrives, J.R. is fatally stabbed. While Mackey didn't wield the knife, he feels responsible. Now he has a score to settle, but the killer is watching his every move. Mackey is determined to finish the final game of the Rucker Park Tournament on his own terms. The question is, can he do it?

Review Quotes

?Lots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale.? "?KLIATT"



Lots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale. " KLIATT"

aLots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale.a "aKLIATT"

About the Author

Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.