{"product_id":"time-bomb-9780358108054","title":"Time Bomb","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSeven students trapped in their school after a bomb goes off must fight to survive while also discovering who among them is the bomber in this \"keenly crafted thriller\" (\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e) from the author of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebest-selling Testing Trilogy. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThis Is Where It Ends.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA High-Stakes Thriller with Multiple Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA congressman's daughter sick of her cookie-cutter image. A star quarterback with something to hide. A guy who's tired of the star quarterback ignoring his calls. A clarinet player who's done trying to fit in--or trying at all. An orphaned rebel who wants to teach someone a lesson. A guy who wants people to see \u003cem\u003ehim, \u003c\/em\u003e not his religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiana, Frankie, Tad, Cas, Z, and Rashid couldn't be more different, but today, they've all found a reason to come to school a week before the semester starts. Before the morning's over, they'll all be trapped in a building that's been rocked by a bombing. When they hear on the radio that someone inside is the bomber, and planning to set off more explosions, they'll also be looking to one another for answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Bomber?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold from multiple perspectives, \u003cem\u003eTime Bomb \u003c\/em\u003eis an emotional thriller that will keep readers guessing about who the bomber could be--and what motivated such drastic action. This fast-paced young adult novel combines the tension of a locked room mystery with diverse characters facing impossible choices. Each perspective reveals new clues while building suspense toward an explosive conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Author of the Testing Trilogy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoelle Charbonneau delivers another gripping story that explores timely themes through the lens of survival and mystery. This paperback edition features six distinct voices, each with their own secrets, motivations, and reasons for being at school that fateful day. The whodunit structure keeps readers engaged as they piece together the truth alongside the characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoelle Charbonneau\u003c\/b\u003e began telling stories as an opera singer, but these days she finds her voice through writing. She lives near Chicago with her husband and son, and when she isn't writing, she works as an acting and vocal coach. \u003cbr\u003ewww.joellecharbonneau.com \u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @jcharbonneau \u003cbr\u003e Instagram: @joellejcharbonneau\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680559370514,"sku":"9780358108054","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d5521d38-6b47-4cae-9fed-093eee34ab82.jpg?v=1734922731","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/time-bomb-9780358108054","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}