Book Overview

Third Wheel is an unforgettable coming-of-age thriller about belonging, betrayal, and breaking away. It is the story of a boy trying to find his identity without the benefit of role models in the pre-boomtown hours of Las Vegas, 1982. But he and his friends are on shaky ground as one of them tries to leverage a cartel drug connection in Mob town.

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Author's Notes

Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. He is the youngest of his friend group, has family struggles at home, and is involved in a longshot romance. Some readers won't like Brady initially, but that is part of the experience. As Brady makes his transformation, he becomes a root-worthy underdog.

Book Awards

Global Book Awards finalist (winners announced this fall)

Similar Works

This book shares similarities with the following book(s) / work(s):

Catcher in the Rye
The Outsiders
Demon Copperhead
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Monster
All The Sinners Bleed

If you are a fan or interested in these works, then Third Wheel is highly recommended for you.

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Richard R. Becker

Author, Educator, Instructor, Journalist, Novelist

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