Jeremy Craig

Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

If only his aunt had listened to the hurricane warnings. And if only he would have been more careful while looking out for his kid sister. Then Jim Beauregard's life wouldn't be so complicated.

After losing his home and his mother and sister, Jim finds himself living in a trailer with his Aunt Mel, trying to not get evicted. Jim's life continues to worsen as he loses his job by listening to orders from the same guy who got show more him expelled from school.

With no income on either his or Aunt Mel's part, Jim must find a way to make some quick cash. His last resort is to turn to his friend Jackson's addiction, cards. Jim has always been good at playing cards, even though it has gotten him into all sorts of trouble.

Thrown into a world of numbers, gambling, and loan sharks, Jim must survive while not getting busted by the cops or his aunt - or cheated by his opponents. And, of course, he needs to come away from all this with a little more than just breaking even.

Toss in some light humor, a little romance with the usual girl-out-of-his-league type character, Kathy, and plenty of action and card terminology, and Jeremy Craig creates a novel that will make guys want to read. The story is fast-paced and the characters are all unique and extremely crazy.

THE STRAITS is a great read that can be finished in one sitting, but you're going to want to read it again! show less