The Secret 8

by R. D. Starr

Overview

When Tori, a shrewd 17-year-old girl, and her younger teen brother discover a 50-year old film that reveals who actually shot President Kennedy, their world changes forever. Follow these two brave teens as they attempt to make their shocking evidence public while evading the FBI whose mission is to stop them at any cost. This fast-paced, easy read novel will take you on an exciting journey from Dallas to New York as the two teen heroes and their two friends are hurtled from obscurity to national attention. Their suspense-charged mission: prove to America and the world who was involved in JFK's assassination. Pursued by a relentless FBI agent, the clever teens ignite a national news event in their efforts to outwit and stay one step ahead of the FBI. A romance is also ignited between Tori and her charming new boyfriend Hunter. Join these teens on a thrilling adventure that reveals government conspiracies and explores the innermost secrets of our teen heroes.

This is R. D. Starr's debut novel about lies, secrets, and coverups. It's not just the killers of Kennedy that are covering up and it's not just adults who have secrets, it's teenagers too. A coming of age novel with enough action, adventure, and romance that you will have a hard time putting the book down.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149916375
Publisher:	Xteen Books
Publication date:	05/23/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

R. D. Starr believes the characters and ideas in his book are more important than who he is, where he lives, and what he does in his spare time.
"I respect that readers are interested in and curious about an author, but I'm way less important and interesting than Tori, Tyler, Hunter, and Dylan and in my mind, less interesting than the person reading this book. I want my characters to come alive and live in the minds and hearts of readers."
"People discovering who they really are and the extent of their capabilities, that's interesting and important. Accepting who you are and other people for who they are, if you understand that, you understand me."

Editorial Reviews

Secret 8 is a fast paced and suspenseful story of two teens, Tori and Tyler, whose curiosity and naivete lead them to discover evidence about Kennedy’s assassination that the FBI would rather keep hidden. The lead characters are Tori, a strong teenager who has had to figure things out for herself and her brother, Tyler, who has been bullied in school because he is different. The two of them get help in evading the authorities from a number of willing and savvy accomplices. Fast and fun read.

Amazon - Jane Hughes

The Secret 8 is a coming of age short novel that young adults will relate to. The protagonist, 17-year-old Tori, and her younger teenage brother, Tyler, lead the reader from their great uncle’s dusty attic in Dallas, TX, where they find a film of the Kennedy assassination, to NYC on an overnight adventure chase. RD Starr touches on relevant themes like bullying, teenage sexuality and being different, in realistic and sensitive ways. A quick and entertaining read - highly recommend!

Amazon - Tina Simitz