Wipeout

Why's growing up such a wipeout?

Hang ten for a gnarly ride packed with romance, rebellion, epic adventures, and some serious plot twists. Meet Luke, a seventeen-year-old grom who's finally ready to shed his sheltered skin and catch a killer wave of life experiences. The parents are out of town for a couple weeks, and he's yelling, "South Florida! I’m stoked for some proper Salt Life action; sunshine, waves, parties, and girls!"

It's all on the agenda!

Just when the good times are totally pumping, Luke hits a gnarly reef. Bam! It's pure chaos as he accidentally steps into some serious rip currents starting a full-blown firestorm of trouble, ignites a full-on inferno, and ends up spending a gritty night behind bars with his face looking like it went through a blender. How's he gonna navigate this maze of new feels and unexpected closeouts?

Dive into the unknown with Luke on his wild summer shred-fest.

Yeah, he's got a barrel full of heavy stuff on his plate—temptation, sticky fingers, sketchy moves, ego trips, shame, hidden truths, and straight-up lies—and Luke's trying his best to keep it all on the down-low. But as the stakes get higher than a triple-overhead wave, can he keep everyone from finding out the real deal? Has the set already closed out on him? Is it too late to turn the board around? Will his twin sister Sara and their crew paddle out to rescue him, or has he completely blown his chances??

This coming-of-age story is packed with action, drama, and major emotional swells.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lord has your back if you know what to look for.

Reviewed in the United States on December 20

Great book to share with your children...of all ages. My 30 year old daughter as well as my 14 year old granddaughter could understand the feelings and meaning of finding Christ in their life. The story is prayerful and powerful without being preachy. The characters are so much like someone we know in our own life. My heart went out to those young boys on the run. We tried to help a run away and keep him out of trouble. He ended up as my son-in-law and gave us two wonderful grandchildren.

God works in mysterious ways. The way Mr. and Mrs. Addison held Luke financially and emotionally responsible for his actions and choices, good and bad, and was always there to support him and guide him back to the right defines Christian parents. Course, it goes a long way to confirm His teaching, that he was physically sick after a bad choice was made.

I couldn't put the book down until I finished it! Luke and Sara are twin siblings looking forward to a week without parental supervision and summer fun. The difficult choices, danger, enticement and testing of their faith they encounter all in only one week's time stretches their character, their relationship and threatens their future. You will be on the edge of your seat as this captivating story unfolds and your heart is drawn to two teens in Deerfield Beach, Florida for an unforgettable week of summer excitement and true maturity.

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I enjoyed this story by Megy Davis for a few reasons. First, I lived in the area in which the story takes place for many years, and it brought vivid memories back to me. Second, the pace at which the story unfolds keeps you turning the pages to see what is going to transpire. Third, the moral lessons from the teen's encounters make it an undeniably good choice for young adults in this modern age of uncertainty. I would recommend this book to readers of any age and am looking forward to reading the second installment, Pay It Backward. Good read!!

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The characters were realistic, the adventures were interesting, the drama was definately there, and the Lord's love and protection shines through at each turn. Totally looking forward to the next book.