Gripped Part 1
The Truth We Never Told
by Stacy A Padula
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Pub Date Jun 16 2020 | Archive Date Sep 05 2021
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Description
In high school, Taylor Dunkin broke more records than any other athlete to step foot in Montgomery, Massachusetts. As a sophomore in college, he was ranked by ESPN as one of the NFL's top 100 prospects. However, his aspirations came to a jarring halt when a knee injury and two surgeries left him sidelined.
One year later, Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential investigation headed by the Boston Police Department. He has entangled himself in a crime ring notorious for pushing opiates, cocaine, and benzodiazepines on local college campuses.
When Taylor's younger brother Marc discovers that Taylor is behind the copious drug supply circulating around Montgomery Lake High School, he sets off to not only reverse the damage Taylor has caused, but also save his lifelong role model from becoming a casualty of America's deadly opioid epidemic.
Advance Praise
"Invigorating, engaging and a must read. The characters in The Gripped Series diligently tackle the essence of forces that can limit greatness within."" - LaTonya Pinkard of Netflix's Emmy-winning series 'Last Chance U'
“Gripped has a Friday Night Lights meets Euphoria vibe, and the vulnerable flaws in the characters Stacy has created really resonated with me.” - Emmy-winning producer Mark Blutman"
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781735016832 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Raving R, Reviewer
This book does a great job of illustrating how the opioid epidemic has affected teens across the United States. The story follows Taylor, who is a star athlete and has the perfect life until it is taken over by drugs, and his brother Mark, who is watching this all go down and trying his best to help. The reader then meets several other characters, who's lives have been forever changed due to substance abuse. I recommend this book to anyone who hasn't learned of the current opioid crisis happening to teens today, along with others who want to prevent it. This book truly depicts the struggles of what being addicted can do to anyone.
Jade W, Media/Journalist
I am about half way through this book and it is really interesting! The story line is fun to read and I've never read a book like it. Not going to lie I often pull this book out when I'm in class haha.
(will right another review when im finished, but so far its a 3.5 stars - 4 stars.
Estefany P, Reviewer
I could not put this book down, and it left me wanting more! I look forward to reading the rest of the series. The characters are compelling and relatable. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to know how opiate addictions can happen and how to recover from one.. Every second of this book is enjoyable and has lots of unexpected stories layered into the plot.. Highly recommended.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the copy.
Tonya L, Reviewer
Thank you to Netgalley and the author for allowing me to read this!
I was instantly intrigued by the synopsis of this graphic novel. I LOVED IT! The art was amazing! This author did amazing. I loved the story and the plot of this graphic novel! I highly recommend.
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