To Die For

Local homeless man, Griff Slocum, has been found dead. Murdered. Rod and Clay, Chavez High seniors, fall under suspicion, as well as a few other schools bullies, including Humberto Gomez, who suddenly has money to throw around. Ernesto is on the case because he can't let the police handle things. Griff was someone he saw frequently and he feels that he must help. And after all, it was Ernesto who witnessed Rod harrasing Griff. Rod's student ID is found near the body--a dark cloud of suspicion falls over his head. Rod's parents retain a lawyer, Ernesto 's uncle, to help their son. Humberto Gomez, Rod's cousin, Rick Alanzar, Humberto's best friend, and Clay Aguirre are also implicated. It turns out that Griff traded baseball cards. Some were valuable. Very valuable. Lacey Serrano, a freshman bully and Humberto's girlfriend is suddenly getting lavish gifts. Humberto is questioned. Did Griff possess something to die for?

Author: Anne Schraff

Published: 2014

Website: https://www.sdlback.com/to-die-for