The Finisher (497 Pages)

This is David Baldacci's first YA book. It's an interesting read, partially because he made up vocabulary to match the imaginary setting. Also because his main character is a young girl named Vega Jane, a feisty young lady who believes that Wormwood, where she lives holds some disturbing secrets. She works alongside Quentin who teachers her his craft of finishing the metal work other workers started. Suddenly, Quentin disappears. Vega knows he was chased, and the strange thing is that no one ever leaves Wormwood. Baldacci weaves a story that grips the reader from start to finish. Any student who enjoyed the Harry Potter series, will find this book a wonderful read- if a bit of a challenge.