Loser's Ledge

Loser's Ledge is a young adult mystery involving a courageous young man named Mick. Following the death of his mother from a hit and run accident, the story traces Mick's life as an orphan and his burning desire to find his mom's killer. Spiced with real life scenarios about growing up on the streets of a rural town, life in a residential facility and Mick's adventure as he hides out from the law, the story climaxes when Mick faces his past, returning to the town that gave him both happiness and grief. Throughout the text, the reader will relate to the many lovable and memorable characters. From Mick to Paulie to Moose to Harry, a part of everyone's life will return in one form or another. Loser's Ledge is a feel good novel with a surprise ending. Author Michael J. Thomas test marketed this novel with his students with great reviews in the form of book reports. It remains a favorite genre among the middle school pupils at Sleepy Hollow.