Third Wheel is the debut coming-of-age thriller by author
Richard R. Becker — available everywhere books are sold.
About Third Wheel
Third Wheel is a powerful coming-of-age thriller about belonging, betrayal, and breaking away. It is the story of a boy trying to find his identity by taking chances on random and fragile relationships forged in the pre-boomtown hours of Las Vegas, 1982.
Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates life and an improbable romantic interest in the dusty suburban outskirts of the infamous 24-hour desert town built by the Mob. Outcast as a newcomer, Brady forges a brotherly bond with an older teenage neighbor, Mick, and his friend, Brett. When Brett moves away, Mick invites a new kid into their pack, squeezing out the last remnants of their childhood in favor of cartel-supplied drugs and the deal of a lifetime. Estranged from his family at home, Brady goes along to get along until the stakes and consequences become too high and threaten the lives of those he cares about.
Desolate and gritty, Third Wheel is a triumphant debut novel, and Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. Five-time award-winning author Richard R. Becker once again shares his unique insight into the human condition.
Editorial Reviews
“A brilliant, mind-blowing debut novel that ends with a big surprise. Five stars!”
“This novel [is] a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and enlightenment.”
“A sobering coming-of-age thriller that follows a root-worthy underdog. Emotionally driven and raw.”
“Immerse(s) readers in deeper levels of social inspection that connect individual perception and values to bigger-picture thinking about crime, justice, and redemption.”
“An exhilarating read. Five stars!”
“Brilliantly written with a plot that holds the reader’s attention from start to finish, this is a novel readers will not soon forget.”
“The story was almost flawless … Richard R. Becker is a master storyteller. Five stars!”
“A remarkable debut, the harsh realism of Third Wheel packs a punch. Its deep insight
into the human condition resonate long after impact.”
“A dark and skillful teenage crime novel with plenty of heart.”
“Brady Wilks emerges as a remarkably transformative protagonist. Five stars!”
“A wonderful read that has an easy pace, interesting characters, and is set in a time when teenagers actually met in person instead of via iPhone. Five stars!”
“Becker skillfully portrays the complexities of teenage relationships and the way they evolve over time. ”
“Unapologetically written with stark uncompromising realism. Five stars!”
“A mesmerizingly entertaining, thought-provoking, and gripping audiobook.”
“Becker’s storytelling technique incorporates realistic characters and subplots into a vivid story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Five stars!”
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Book News
The Makings Of A Best-Selling Novel — Vents Network Richard R. Becker’s Third Wheel Best Seller — Newsbreak
Audiobook Spotlight on Third Wheel — AudiobookBlog Third Wheel Author Releases Audiobook — Newsbreak
Author Richard R. Becker Releases Masterpiece — New York Weekly Emmy Winner Narrates Third Wheel — KXAN Austin
Author With a Love for Music — Vents Magazine How Much of Third Wheel is Real — Film Daily
5 Books to Read for fans of JD Salinger — New In Books Recommended Reading: Third Wheel — Just Art Vibez
American Author Makes Waves With Debut Novel — Vents UK Author On Track for Best Selling Novel — Big News Network
Novelist Finds Audience with Coming-of-Age Thriller — Newsbreak Featured Book: Third Wheel — Book Reader Magazine
Discover the Gritty Realism of Third Wheel — Shout Talk Radio Featured Book: Third Wheel — LitNuts
New Books to Read in Literary Fiction, August 22 — New In Books Writer Releases Coming-Of-Age Novel — American Publisher
Featured Book: Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker — Awesome Gang Award-Winning Writer to Publish Debut — Associated Press
Inside Richard R. Becker’s Coming of Age Thriller — Book Chat Radio Featured Book: Third Wheel — Humanmade
Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker — Book Marketing Network Early Reviews: A Five-Star Triumph — Time Business News
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