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"Thought-provoking novel"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted January 28, 2003

In Glen Oaks, New York, retired racing car champ Tucker "Menace" Quaid comes to town to try to revive the flailing track. He accepted the invitation of the town leaders because he feels guilty that ten years ago his driving caused the death of a local rival Danny Donovan. Read more...

"Friendship, Love and Trust"
Reviewed by Marilyn Heyman
Posted March 19, 2003

The six teenagers were the best of friends. They had all come from dysfunctional homes but they were each other's support group. The only problem is they called themselves the "outlaws" and they were hell on wheels. Linc and Margo were crazy about each other as were Read more...

Summary

As teenagers, they were called the Outlaws and they kept the police of Glen Oaks on their toes. Though the tight- knit group has left their checkered pasts behind, time has not been kind to the six friends. Beth Donovan is now a widow raising a teenage son alone. Linc and Margo are living proof that sometimes love is not enough. And Joe has hurt Annie as badly as a man can hurt a woman...

But now, the man blamed for Beth's husband's death is back in town. Three-time Winston Cup champ Tucker Quaid has come to try to revive Glen Oaks' flagging racing scene. His very presence sends Beth's already troubled son into a downward spiral. With her friends rallying around her, old grievances—and passions—flare. Just when they thought their crazy days were over, the Outlaws are about to discover that no one can predict what lies around the next turn on the track...