Author:
Charlene Allen

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Learn moreFrom debut author Charlene Allen comes a captivating YA contemporary mystery and coming-of-age story, celebrating the power of friendship, first love, and exploring the criminal justice system from the lens of restorative justice. Perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, and Maureen Johnson.
In the game of life, sometimes other people hold all the controls. Or so it seems to VZ. Four months have passed since his best friend Ed was killed by a white man in a Brooklyn parking lot.
When Singer, the man who killed Ed, is found dead in the same spot where Ed was murdered, all signs point to Jack, VZโs other best friend, as the prime suspect.
VZโs determined to complete the video game Ed never finished and figure out who actually killed Singer. With help from Diamond, the girl heโs crushing on at work, VZ falls into Edโs quirky gameiverse. As the police close in on Jack, the game starts to uncover details that could lead to the truth about the murder.
Can VZ honor Ed and help Jack before itโs too late?ย ย
Charlene Allen works with community organizations to heal trauma and fight injustice, especially the beast called mass incarceration. She received her MFA from the New School, her JD from Northeastern University, and her BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She lives in Brooklyn with her fabulous family and their very silly dog. Play the Game was her first novel. You can visit her at charleneallen.com.ย ย
Audiobook details
Narrator:
Marc Anthony Samuel
ISBN:
9780063212824
Length:
7 hours 20 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Publication date:
January 31, 2023
Edition:
Unabridged