When Theo Boone's best friend April vanishes overnight, suspicion falls on a dangerous escaped convict who refuses to talk. Armed with his parents' legal knowledge and a determination to uncover the truth, the thirteen-year-old launches his own investigation as the police inquiry stalls. With each passing day and no new leads, Theo becomes convinced the authorities are pursuing the wrong suspect. Racing against time, he must piece together the mystery himself—before it's too late to bring April home.
