“The Jockey” is back and Alex, who acts tough with the high school seniors, is afraid—expecting revenge for his part in informing the police of The Jockey’s planned robbery. But The Jockey assures Alex he is his big “Bro” and will teach him to “spit” his “fears in the eye.” They will spend a weekend in the “wilderness” of the city surviving on their “wits” (52). In one terrible night, Alex discovers the falsehoods behind his teacher’s plans. He learns what it really means to stand up for oneself and to trust the girl who is truly his friend. hc

Alex's class-clown antics make him a target for bullies, but he's never been afraid until now. The Jockey, the older boy Alex inadvertently betrayed to the police, is back from juvenile detention. But the Jockey seems to want to resume their friendship and to teach Alex real toughness. So Alex agrees to "sleep rough" with the Jockey, surviving the dangerous city streets with only his wits, to prove himself. As the night unfolds, Alex finds that the Jockey isn't interested in teaching him at all-he wants revenge. Alex's frightening ordeal will have thriller fans on the edge of their seats.