First published 2019
When a former soldier stumbles upon the little-known world of competitive insect racing, he finds himself drawn into a high-stakes underground sport where victory is won by mere millimeters. Battling unscrupulous competitors and his own self-doubt, he must push his six-legged champion to the limit to have any chance at the championship. In this adrenaline-fueled tale, the battle for glory becomes a fight to understand the true meaning of courage, community, and what it means to be alive.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, underdog
352 pages · Paperback · Profile Books Ltd