
This thrilling origin story explores Bruce Wayne's early days, before he became Batman. As he turns eighteen and inherits his family's fortune, Bruce finds himself embroiled in a city-wide mystery involving the 'Nightwalkers,' who are targeting Gotham's elite. A run-in with the police lands him in community service at Arkham Asylum, where he encounters Madeleine, a brilliant but dangerous girl who seems to hold the key to the Nightwalkers' plans. The narrative delves into themes of trust, betrayal, justice, and identity as Bruce grapples with his own recklessness and the moral complexities of Gotham. It's a fast-paced, suspenseful read perfect for middle-grade readers interested in superhero origins and mysteries.
Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy. The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. One by one, the city's elites are being executed as their mansions' security systems turn against them, trapping them like prey. Meanwhile, Bruce is turning eighteen and about to inherit his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Enterprises and all the tech gadgetry his heart could ever desire. But after a run-in with the police, he's forced to do community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city's most brutal criminals. Madeleine Wallace is a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce's only hope. In Arkham, Bruce meets Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. What is she hiding? And why will she speak only to Bruce? Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel. But is he getting her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Bruce will walk the dark line between trust and betrayal as the Nightwalkers circle closer.