“Savvy, fun, and fast-paced, Save the Enemy is full of twists and turns that you won’t see coming. Ukuleles, libertarians, a dog named Roscoe, a hot boy, and ghosts, all rolled into a twisting, turning mystery? This book had me at hello.” Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author
Description
Zoey Trask is at the end of her rope. Her mother was murdered in a random mugging a year ago. Her younger brother, Ben, is on the autistic spectrum and needs constant supervision. It's senior year, and she's the new girl at a weird private school in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, full of kids who seem too nice to be true—including a very cute boy named Pete. Her martial arts and survivalist-obsessed father insisted on teaching her everything he knows … which is just great for her social life.
Then her father disappears, apparently kidnapped, leaving Zoey as Ben's sole caretaker. Ben seems to hold the key to their father's disappearance in his Dream Diary: a bizarre journal of names and places Ben claims their mother shares from beyond the grave. And as if she doesn't have enough on her plate, there's Pete, who stubbornly refuses to leave her side.
Relying on the skills her father taught her—he might have had his reasons after all—Zoey is plunged into a lethal battle to protect her brother, rescue her father, and determine the true meaning of the Dream Diary.
Praise
“Savvy, fun, and fast-paced, Save the Enemy is full of twists and turns that you won’t see coming. Ukuleles, libertarians, a dog named Roscoe, a hot boy, and ghosts, all rolled into a twisting, turning mystery? This book had me at hello.” Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author
“Thrilling, chilling, funny, and true to life…A dream come true for readers.” Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author
“Reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time, Greenwood’s debut for teens twists and turns with mysterious men, real bullets, and numerous candidates for worst parent ever.” Kirkus Reviews
“Greenwood’s polished writing, crackling dialog, and irresistible characters make Save the Enemy a standout. Zoey’s up against some bizarre struggles, but her reactions are achingly familiar: a character to root for. A smart thriller that serves up surprises from start to finish.” Sophie Littlefield, nationally bestselling author of Garden of Stones
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Release Date | November 12, 2013 |
| Release Date Machine | 1384214400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Mystery & Suspense, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Arin Greenwood is a writer and former lawyer living just outside Washington, DC, with her husband, Ray, their dog, Murray, and their cat, Derrick. Arin is an editor for the Huffington Post, covering things both nerdy and weird—like Virginia cats running for US Senate—in and around the nation’s capital. Her stories have appeared in Slate, the Washington City Paper, the American Bar Association Journal, and dozens of other publications. Greenwood’s first novel, Tropical Depression, was loosely based on the five-odd, sometimes very odd, years she spent lawyering on a small island near Guam.
Narrator Bio
Andi Arndt is a professional voice actor, the winner of a 2017 Audie Award for Best Romance, and winner of two Earphones Awards.
Overview
Zoey Trask is at the end of her rope. Her mother was murdered in a random mugging a year ago. Her younger brother, Ben, is on the autistic spectrum and needs constant supervision. It's senior year, and she's the new girl at a weird private school in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, full of kids who seem too nice to be true—including a very cute boy named Pete. Her martial arts and survivalist-obsessed father insisted on teaching her everything he knows … which is just great for her social life.
Then her father disappears, apparently kidnapped, leaving Zoey as Ben's sole caretaker. Ben seems to hold the key to their father's disappearance in his Dream Diary: a bizarre journal of names and places Ben claims their mother shares from beyond the grave. And as if she doesn't have enough on her plate, there's Pete, who stubbornly refuses to leave her side.
Relying on the skills her father taught her—he might have had his reasons after all—Zoey is plunged into a lethal battle to protect her brother, rescue her father, and determine the true meaning of the Dream Diary.
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