Cody Everett has a temper as hot as the flashpoint of racing fuel, and its landed him at his uncles trailer, a last-chance home before military school. But how can he take the guy seriously when he calls himself Race, eats Twinkies for breakfast, and pals around with rednecks who drive in circles every Saturday night?

What Cody doesnt expect is for the arrangement to work. Or for Race to become the friend and mentor hes been looking for all his life. But just as Cody begins to settle in and get a handle on his supercharged temper, a crisis sends his life spinning out of control. Everything...

Getting shipped off to live with his uncle Race was the best thing that ever happened to fifteen-year-old Cody. Then a wreck at the speedway nearly ruined everything. Codys making every effort to get his life back on track, but theres no escaping the nightmares that haunt him.

A chance to build his own car seems like the perfect distraction until Cody realizes hell have to live up to Races legendary reputation as a driver. But thats the least of his worries, considering he doesnt have his dads permission. All he has to do is the impossible: keep his uncle in the dark until he can convince...

The last thing on 16-year-old Jess DeLand s wish list is a boyfriend. She d have to be crazy to think any guy would look twice at her. Besides, there are more important things to hope for, like a job working on cars and an end to her mom s drinking. Foster care is a constant threat, and Jess is willing to sacrifice anything to stay out of the system. When luck hands her the chance to work on a race car, she finds herself rushing full throttle into a world of opportunities including a boy who doesn t mind the grease under her fingernails. The question is, can a girl who keeps herself locked up...

Alex is a machine whisperer. He can tell what's wrong with a broken-down car with a touch. But his gift can't save him from the brutality of his meth-addict father. For two years, Alex experienced kindness through Cole, his mentor. Now Cole's dead, and the violence in Alex's life is escalating. When Cole reappears as a ghost, Alex clings to the tenuous link. Then he learns Cole might've sacrificed his chance to cross over. Jade, the first girl to look beyond Alex's past, assures him Cole can reach the Other Side-if Alex escapes from his dad. But a previous terrifying attempt has convinced...

What if the Pacific Northwest seceded from the United States? In 2063, it has. With the fight against Sarto intensifying, Logan and Piper face the daunting task of convincing President Cooper to trust potential allies. Assistance comes from an unlikely source, but when the team receives shocking news, Piper is forced to make a choice that may cost the rebels every bit of the progress they've fought so long and hard for. This collection includes episodes 1.7-1.8 (Alliance and Rebellion) of the ten-part, first season of The McCall Initiative, a story told in serial form.

What if the Pacific Northwest seceded from United States? In 2063, it has. Piper and her friends have finally gotten to the bottom of the disappearances, but in the process they've uncovered a conspiracy far deeper than they ever imagined. Now it's up to them to save the president's life-and the future of Cascadia. But when things don't go quite as planned, they're faced with challenges that test them to the limits and push them into making a terrifying decision. This collection includes episodes 1.4-1.6 (Liberation, Requisition, and Desperation) of the nine-part, first season of The McCall...