Jennifer O'Sullivan: The Mystery & Crime in Stacy Padula's New Y.A. Thriller "Smoke & Mirrors" Captivates Teen Readers

Episode 4 of the Teen Reads podcast, hosted by Stacy Padula, titled "Jennifer O'Sullivan: The Mystery & Crime in Stacy Padula's New Y.A. Thriller "Smoke & Mirrors" Captivates Teen Readers" was published on February 23, 2021 and runs 2 minutes.

February 23, 2021 ·2m · Teen Reads

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Summary

Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line. Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but they are brought together to decipher the mysterious clues Taylor is leaving regarding his whereabouts. As secrets are revealed, the Dunkin boys’ relationships will be changed forever. In Taylor’s weakest moment, he made a deal with the devil, and now there is a reckoning. But who will pay the price? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/18/the-mystery-crime-in-stacy-padulas-new-y-a-thriller-smoke-mirrors-is-captivating-teen-readers/

Episode Description

Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula

Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.

Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but they are brought together to decipher the mysterious clues Taylor is leaving regarding his whereabouts. As secrets are revealed, the Dunkin boys’ relationships will be changed forever.

In Taylor’s weakest moment, he made a deal with the devil, and now there is a reckoning. But who will pay the price?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/18/the-mystery-crime-in-stacy-padulas-new-y-a-thriller-smoke-mirrors-is-captivating-teen-readers/