Waiting on Wednesday (May 25, 2011)

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Is it Wednesday already? Yep, it is and that means it's time to post what book titles we're waiting to read. Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme started by Jill at Breaking the spine. This week's pick is Dark Territory (The Tracks, Book #1), a YA novel by J. Gabriel Gates and Charlene Keel.

Here is the summary (from Goodreads): In the quaint town of Middleburg, an abandoned train yard and old railroad tracks form the dividing line between two rival gangs—the posh, preppie Toppers and the working-class Flatliners. When Raphael, the leader of the Flatliners, falls in love with Aimee, a Topper girl, the rival gangs prepare to do battle . . . but not with guns and knives. Their martial arts training dictates a strict code of honor, which all of the gang members adhere to. The only hope for peace between the rival gangs lies within the giant X formed where the railroad tracks cross. The awesome power contained in the X sends the Flatliners and the Toppers on a mystical quest to fight against malevolent forces that threaten the existence of Middleburg—and maybe the world.

Gangs, martial arts, super powers and a mystical quest. Sounds like a fabulous summer read. And the cover is pretty sweet.

Dark Territory (The Tracks, Book #1), 480 pages, will be published by HCI Teens on July 1.

What books are you waiting for?


Comments

  1. jMay 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I saw this book for the first time on Shelf Awareness this week. It sounds really good! Great pick. :)

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  2. AleethaMay 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Another new book that I find today.

    My WoW

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  3. HeatherMay 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This sounds like it could be good! I do love that cover! I'm waiting on Possession by Elana Johnson and Hourglass by Myra McEntire.

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  4. Obsession with BooksMay 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This one sounds good!

    My WoW, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

    Have a nice week.

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  5. viaxallieJune 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

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  6. viaxallieJune 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I'm not officially a reviewer, but I got an advance readers copy and this book is EPIC! If you think it’s hard being a teenager, try doing it in a small Midwestern town where people aren’t always what they seem and you’re in danger of slipping into an alternate reality at any moment. This is like FRINGE for teens!

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