Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to
resist. --The New York Times
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone thought the danger had passed, but he's
about to face off against an old adversary: accused murderer and
fugitive Pete Duffy.
On a field trip to Washington, DC, Theo spots a familiar face on the
Metro: Duffy, who jumped bail and was never seen again. Theo's quick
thinking helps bring Duffy back to Strattenburg to stand trial. But now
that Duffy knows who he is, Theo is in greater danger than he's ever
been in before. Even when everything is on the line, Theodore Boone will
stop at nothing to make sure a killer is brought to justice.
This smart, fast-paced legal thriller for young readers is the newest
adventure for clever and determined kid lawyer Theo Boone.