First published 2019
Freddie has landed the gig of his dreams as a roadie for The Who, but he has more on his mind than sound equipment. This unconventional young man possesses a secret ability to manipulate sound, marking him as a nascent ace in the Wild Cards universe. His real mission brings him to New York City with a single burning goal: to finally meet his older half-sister. When The Who takes the stage, Freddie thinks he's found his perfect opportunity. But the concert spirals into chaos, and a suspicious fire breaks out at the Bowery Ballroom. The disaster threatens to destroy Freddie's carefully laid plans. He must navigate the mayhem while protecting his secret powers and pursuing the one connection that matters most to him. Bradley Denton crafts a story where family bonds drive everything, even when the world itself seems determined to keep people apart.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, contemporary, action
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New York City, Bowery Ballroom
Period: 20th-century
62 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books
Content warnings: violence