David Klass crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and moral choices. His writing is characterized by a propulsive pace and a keen insight into character psychology, drawing readers into worlds rich with suspense and intrigue. Themes of identity, courage, and the consequences of actions permeate his work, leaving a lasting impact. Klass focuses on creating stories that are not only thrilling but also thought-provoking.
Set in a football-obsessed town, the story follows Jerry Downing, a high school quarterback seeking redemption after a tragic drunk driving incident. He teams up with Carla Jenson, the school newspaper's sports reporter, to document their season through a shared blog. As they navigate the challenges of the game, a serious injury to Jerry's friend prompts Carla to question the safety of football, igniting a conflict with those who resist her perspective. The narrative explores themes of accountability, friendship, and the pressures of athletic success.
When he joins a predominantly black "Teen Dream Team" that will be representing the United States in an international basketball tournament in Rome, Jimmy Doyle makes some unexpected discoveries about prejudice, racism, and politics. In this award-winning novel, a young basketball star confronts a nightmare of racism in "one of the most thrilling climaxes in recent sports writing."
The gripping conclusion of the Caretaker Trilogy revolves around a young hero facing the impending end of civilization. As the stakes rise, the narrative explores themes of heroism and the potential for history to be shaped or erased. In this high-stakes finale, the protagonist must navigate unprecedented challenges that could alter the course of humanity.
Joe Brickman is looking forward to his year as captain of the Lawndale High soccer team - and to a blooming relationship with his neighbour Kristine. But when the social structure of the school begins to crumble, Joe finds himself on the wrong side of the new order. Violence has always been part of school life - especially at Lawndale. It goes back generations. But as the brutal, tribal rules that govern the school are exposed, Joe has to find the courage to break free. . .
A taut psychological thriller for teens Seventeen-year-old Jeff thought he would never again have to deal with his older brother, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence. But after six years, Troy’s sentence has been overturned on a technicality and he is released from prison. He returns to a family deeply divided about having him back home. Jeff can’t forget how his life was disrupted by his brother, how his family had to move to another state and start over. Still, his parents believe things will be different now. But Troy’s return makes a mess of Jeff ’s life – at home, at school, and with his girlfriend. When Jeff ’s rival on the soccer field turns up missing, Jeff suspects Troy is involved, and he sets out to prove it. But nothing could prepare Jeff for what happens as he gets closer to the truth.With unexpected flashes of humor, David Klass once again gives readers a gripping, multilayered novel about good and evil and the powerful bonds of family. Dark Angel is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Seventeen-year-old Jack Danielson faces the aftermath of saving the world's oceans, grappling with the tragic loss of his parents and a shattered worldview. As he navigates his new reality, Jack must confront the challenges and consequences of his heroic actions in the first installment of the Caretaker Trilogy. The story explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the struggle to find one's place in a changed world.
In this explosive thriller, a fiendishly clever serial bomber and self-styled eco-terrorist hits targets across America--and a conflicted young FBI agent may be the only person possessing the unique skills needed to catch him. "A provocative, important, and very thrilling novel. I loved it. I savored the pages." --James Patterson "A gripping, complex and heart-wrenching story that is as provocative as it is thrilling. Klass can weave a tale like few others." --David Baldacci A massive FBI manhunt is underway for an elusive and terrifyingly adept serial bomber. He's just struck his sixth target, Idaho's Boon Dam, killing a dozen innocent people. But the bomber, who the press has dubbed Green Man, insists these drastic acts of violence--each one carefully selected to destroy a target that threatens the environment--are necessary to draw the world's attention to the climate-change emergency. The FBI has no real leads. It's as if Green Man can predict every step of their investigation, skillfully evading all their standard tactics. Until young agent Tom Smith approaches the task-force leader with an unexpected insight. Tom, a computer programmer by training, may be the only person with the unique skill set needed to catch Green Man before he strikes again....
His mother is not his mother. His father is not his father. But if Jack hadn't broken the high school rushing record that night, he never would have known and nothing would have changed. He'd just be going out for pizza, playing football, trying yet again to score with his girlfriend, P.J. But he did break the record. He appeared on the news. And now they've found him. Jack plunges into a space-time–bending game of survival with no way out. The rules are shrouded in secrets. But one thing he learns fast: Trust no one. After centuries of abuse, the earth is dying, and it's up to Jack to reverse the decline before the Turning Point, when nothing will ever be the same again. Beaten into shape by a ninja babe and a huge telepathic man's best friend, Jack hurtles across the ocean to save the future from the present and to solve the mystery of his purpose. Exactly who, or what, is Firestorm, and what does it have to do with Jack? And what comes next when everything you have ever known turns out to be wrong? In the first book of the Caretaker Trilogy, readers are taken on an electrifying, fast-paced adventure of hunting truth, all in the name of staying alive.
Ketchvar III's mission involves inhabiting the body of a seemingly average teenager, Tom Filber, to assess whether humanity should be destroyed. Initially perceived as an ideal subject, Tom's awkwardness and struggles with peers reveal a deeper complexity. As Ketchvar navigates the challenges of teenage life—family tensions, bullying, and romantic interests—he grapples with his original directive. The experience complicates his analysis, leading him to question if humanity is truly worth saving from annihilation.
The narrative follows freshman Daniel Pratzer as he discovers his father's hidden past as a once-promising chess prodigy, who abandoned the game due to its overwhelming pressures. Invited to a parent-child tournament, Daniel initially views his father as a novice, unaware of the emotional and psychological battles they will face together. As Daniel seeks acceptance from his peers, he uncovers family secrets that challenge his understanding of success and resilience, leading him to make unexpected choices in their shared journey through the chess world.
