Author interview with lamar giles by ryan donovan february 7, 2014 one of the cool perks of being a librarian is that you sometimes get to read books before they come out. Lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this. None of the girls in this book get along with the main female character. Jayjay, a kid at school, was making id s for kids and chass was getting in trouble. Fake id by lamar giles not to be confused with fake id by walter sorrells is a refreshing teen guy mystery.
I laughed, i gasped, i church grunted through every chapter. Lamar giles is a twotime edgar award finalist in the ya category, for his debut ya thriller fake id harpercollins, 2014, and his second ya thriller, endangered harpercollins, 2015. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Realistic fiction i would recommend this book to people who like suspense, action and drama and a small bit of romance it was a very good book. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Fake id is a compelling story full of twists and turnssure to appeal to fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Lamar giles is a cofounder of we need diverse books, which is one of the best things that. Giles is not only adept at storytelling, he understands what makes us human.
It doesnt gloss over the darker or seedier elements after all, nicks family is in witness protection because his dad knowingly worked for a bad guy, not because someone was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but uses them to ground the story in a very realistic way. Fake id kind of just swept me off of my feet and blew me away. More of these are neededand this is prime for a series. Fake id lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and. He is a founding member of we need diverse books and resides in virginia. Brittney, chass, and ben were talking and chass showed them bobs phone she took. Fake id, his debut young adult thriller, will be published by harpercollins in 2014. The plot of the story was strikingly different from other books but in a good way, however, there were some parts of the book i found boring. Their current location is stepton, a small town in virginia. Giles have written a story about family, romance, and above all, trust. Fake id by lamar giles is a great read for those looking for that something different in the ya genre nothing dystopian, no fantasy, no scifi, just straight out mystery. Lamar giles cover what is the main characters name in stepton. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Fake id made me constantly question whether what people were saying was true, or false. Author interview with lamar giles the new york public library. Author lamar giles is a veteran of adult noir thrillers. I read most of this book in a day because i wanted to know who. I had the opportunity and immense pleasure to get an electronic galley copy of lamar giles s debut novel fake id for just this reason. Told in the first person, teenager nick pearson narrates his familys experience in. He is the author of the edgar award finalists fake id and endangered as well as the critically acclaimed overturned, spin, and the last lastdayofsummer. Fake id by lamar giles is a book that combines action and mystery very well. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of fake id by lamar giles. Fake id lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Fake id is great new ya mystery novel by lamar giles.
Ben was so upset chass didnt tell him about her life. Max mitchell goodson english ii 3252015 the plot nick pearson and his family is ordered under witness protection after his father tips off the police about his mob boss. Nick pearson, a teen in the witness protection program, thanks to dad, just wants to stay put in one place something his dad makes almost impossible. He shouldnt tell you his real name, his real hometown, or why his. Fake id is a mystery novel for young adults published in 2014 by lamar giles. Fake id by lamar giles posted by fake id lamar giles genre. All the characters in this book were potential culprits of the murders going on and the author managed to throw me off guard when we finally discover who did it. Author interview with lamar giles the new york public. Lamar giles is clearly very talented, and nonetheless ill be on the lookout for the next book of his. Lamar giles is a cofounder of we need diverse books, which is one of the best things that ever happened to childrens literature, so i was excited when i got the opportunity to read his debut young adult novel. Its a little difficult for me to think of the perfect fake id cast for a couple. Lamar giles is the author of fake id, which was an edgar award finalist and an ala quick pick for reluctant young adult reader, and endangered, which was also an edgar award finalist. One thing i wanted from this book were more positive female relationships.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Chass went up to ben, but he acted like he didnt know her. Jan 21, 2014 lamar giles writes for teens and adults. Nick is an intriguing character because he hasnt had a typical childhood. Lamar has also won several awards including the mystery writers of america edgar award in 2015 and a 2016 readers choice list from the virginia state reading association. Teenage offspring of the herondales, carstairs, fairchilds, and other angeldescended nephilim continue their families demonfighting ways amid a round of elegant london balls, soirees, salons, picnics, and romantic. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Jan 20, 2014 fake id by lamar giles is a great read for those looking for that something different in the ya genre nothing dystopian, no fantasy, no scifi, just straight out mystery. All the other girls are shallow accessories to the cool boys. Lamar giles is a well published author and a founding member of we need diverse books. Endangered is a thrilling pageturner perfect for fans of barry lygas i hunt killers, from acclaimed author lamar giles, author of the edgar awardnominated fake id. Nick pearson, a teen in the witness protection program, thanks to dad, just wants to stay put in one place.
It doesnt gloss over the darker or seedier elements after all, nicks family is in witness protection because his dad knowingly worked for a bad guy, not because someone was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Jayjay, a kid at school, was making ids for kids and chass was getting in trouble. Lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of. Fake id, by lamar giles, explores love and loyalty and the choices adults and kids make about right and wrong. January 21st 2014 by harpercollins goodreads purchase nick pearson is hiding in plain sight my name isnt really nick pearson. His father worked for a dangerous criminal, and nick has seen more than any kid should.
His father worked for a dangerous criminal, and nick has seen more than. Lamar is a founding member of we need diverse books. Who beats up nick at the beginning of the book for checking. Lamar giles books list of books by author lamar giles.
Fake id is a compelling story full of twists and turns sure to appeal to fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Read a sample read a sample read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover audio excerpt. On his first day, he accidently bumps into reya cruz in the gym. Fake id by lamar giles in fb3, rtf, txt download ebook. Lamar giles is a cofounder of we need diverse books. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. But what if that fake id in your pocket isnt just a convenient way to score beer. Fake id by lamar giles in fb3, rtf, txt download e book.
Fake id by lamar giles meet your next favorite book. Debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this. The characters and mystery run strong and keep you reading. Giles is a master at writing realistic characters that are both flawed and relatable.
Debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller. I shouldnt tell you where im from or why my family moved to stepton, virginia. Fake id ebook by lamar giles 9780062121868 rakuten kobo. Eli was the one character that i could have seen myself connecting to but he doesnt last long in the novel this is not a spoiler, nick tells us he. They were getting fake ids and everyone talked about it. They were getting fake id s and everyone talked about it. Jul 12, 2015 fake id by lamar giles being the new kid again in high school is hard enough, but for nick pearson, he also has to get used to a new name and a whole new identity that comes with his latest fake id. I had the opportunity and immense pleasure to get an electronic galley copy of lamar giless debut novel fake id. Download our free nook app escape into a good book things to do at home. Jan 19, 2014 lamar giless fake id debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller.
To ask other readers questions about fake id, please sign up. Fake id quiet dont underestimate someone you may think they are good, but can change in a snap by lamar giles genre. Its not my favorite genre, but im glad i gave fake id a try. He is represented by jamie weiss chilton of the andrea brown literary agency and resides in chesapeake, va with his wife. The characters felt like cardboard at times, some of the storys elements were also. I became vested in eli and nick and grew to really love their characters and their personalities. The plot of the story was strikingly different from other books but in a good way, however, there were some parts of. Fake id his debut young adult novel was published in 2011 and went on to achieve critical acclaim. Here, for a younger audience, he shows a narrative skill that will keep many readers locked on the page, though some may flinch. I was expecting a darker story and for it to be a lot slower but i got something a bit different. The one secret she cares about keepingher identityis about to be exposed.
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