Book Review Stolen Boy By Michael Mehas
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Book Review: Stolen Boy by Michael Mehas
Summary:
Stolen Boy, although presented as fiction, delves into a true and ongoing legal case in Southern California. The book's connection to reality is so deep that Michael Mehas was twice subpoenaed as a trial witness, compelled to hand over his notes and interview tapes. Jessie James Hollywood, at the center of this tale, might face the death penalty for his actions.
Review:
Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, Stolen Boy explores themes of drugs, alcohol, and the lure of fast cars. While these elements might initially suggest gang involvement, the characters are actually from ostensibly typical middle-class, albeit dysfunctional, families.
Mickey Youngblood and Rick LeBlanc are two young individuals entrenched in the drug business, leading profitable yet perilous lives. A failed transaction strains their relationship, culminating in a $2000 debt that spirals into a confrontational saga, involving property damage and familial threats.
Mickey, known for his impulsivity, reaches a breaking point when his home's windows are shattered in an overnight attack. Driven by revenge, he resolves to confront Rick. However, by chance, they encounter Rick’s 15-year-old brother, Bobby, on the street. In a fit of rage, Mickey commands his group to attack Bobby as a warning, but their plans quickly escalate to kidnapping.
Bobby's abduction defies typical kidnapping narratives. Surprisingly, he's permitted to leave but opts to stay, indulging in the drugs and alcohol on offer. News of his captivity spreads across LA’s underworld, threatening to unravel the scheme as more people become involved.
Mickey, crippled by poor judgment, faces a difficult choice: trust Bobby’s promise of silence or take drastic measures to ensure his secrecy? The stakes are high, both legally and morally.
This compelling novel deserves a prominent place on bookstore shelves. Writing it came at a significant cost to Mehas, as his intimate knowledge of the case places him in an ethical quandary. He possesses information that could either spare Mickey or seal his fate, turning Mehas into a pivotal figure in the real-life drama.
Stolen Boy goes beyond a typical narrative. Despite the young age of its main characters, it encapsulates a spectrum of societal issues?"both noble and deeply troubling.
Available on Amazon, Stolen Boy is a gripping read that blurs the lines between fact and fiction. For more insights into this riveting story, visit Michael Mehas's informative website.
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