Deadfall

"A fast-paced story that will have readers wanting to keep reading until the end... Readers who love a mystery with teen characters facing a variety of difficult situations will enjoy this book."

"The busy story lines of the past-tense chapters contrast sharply with the urgent, single-minded present-day scenes, where survival is the goal, but the alternation keeps things moving, and sweet, good-natured Cory is easy to root for. A suspenseful thriller for fans of wilderness survival stories."

"Told in flashbacks and Cory's tense, present-day narration, Wallenfels' (Bad Call, 2017, etc.) tightly plotted roller coaster ride features very bad guys doing very bad things and fraught family drama. Aspiring chef and avid gamer Cory is worth rooting for, and his complex relationship with the volatile Ty, plus themes like physical abuse and abuse of power, adds depth. A hair-raising, explosive thriller."