Acceleration, Graham McNamee
Acceleration, Graham McNamee
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Acceleration

Author: Graham McNamee

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 5 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/12/2005


Synopsis

It’s a hot, hot summer, and in the depths of the Toronto Transit Authority’s Lost and Found, 17-year-old Duncan is cataloging lost things and sifting through accumulated junk. And between Jacob, the cranky old man who runs the place, and the endless dusty boxes overflowing with stuff no one will ever claim, Duncan’s just about had enough. Then he finds a little leather book. It’s a diary filled with the dark and dirty secrets of a twisted mind, a serial killer stalking his prey in the subway. And Duncan can’t make himself stop reading.

What would you do with a book like that? How far would you go to catch a madman?

And what if time was running out. . . .

About The Author

Graham McNamee is the author of three novels. His novel Sparks won the first PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Shade on 2009-04-11 02:14:34

One word: BORING. This book had about 2 whole chapters where something was actually happening. The rest of the book is just filler, junk. It was all I could do to finish it, I kept hoping it would get better. It didn't.

Goodreads review by karen on June 25, 2020

okay, we are going to get quick and dirty on these teen books because i am reading them more quickly than i can review them and the blank spaces next to them in my book list is likely to drive me maaaaad... "so - just don't review them", you say. and i wish i could be that guy. but my untreated and pr......more

Goodreads review by Jane on June 24, 2014

4 ½ stars. I was frequently smiling during this book - which is rare. There’s mystery wondering if and how they will ever find the psychopath. There’s edge of your seat suspense toward the end. The ending was good for the good guys and bad for the bad guy. This is great for young adults and older. It......more

Goodreads review by Alana on March 04, 2012

I found that although this book has an amazing story line that can get a reader hooked really quickly, the end was much too rushed, leaving me with a bad last impression. Also, I found the character's weren't easily defined. I think the 3 boys were too much like each other and lacking in diversity.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on May 01, 2018

I have to admit, this book isn't really written with me in mind. I am not the demographic that this book is targeting, so the low score is partly reflective of this fact. I have many students, however, who would and do love this book, and I can understand their enthusiasm. The subject matter is exci......more

Goodreads review by The Local Spooky Hermit on April 23, 2023

I liked the idea of this book and having something of the soon to be serial killer to see how they think but that's just it.. SOON TO BE. nothing happened yet so you can't say serial killer. hell how would you know he would be? realistically it could be a one time thing. you gotta kill 2 people firs......more


Quotes

An Edgar Award Winner


Awards

  • ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Master List
  • New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award
  • Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Master List
  • Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
  • Virginia Young Readers Program Master List
  • Washington Evergreen Young Adult Book Award