This action-packed thriller introduces Boy Nobody, a highly trained teenage assassin who is a master of blending in and eliminating targets. The story takes a compelling turn when his latest mission forces him to confront his past and the morality of his actions, leading to an identity crisis and a desire for a normal life. While the provided age range is 4-11, the themes of assassination, psychological conflict, and high school setting make this book much more suitable for a Young Adult audience, typically ages 12 and up. Parents should be aware of the mature themes and implied violence, which are handled with suspense rather than graphic detail. It's a gripping read that can spark discussions about identity, morality, and freedom.
They needed the perfect assassin. Boy Nobody is the perennial new kid in school, the one few notice and nobody thinks much about. He shows up in a new high school in a new town under a new name, makes a few friends, and doesn't stay long. Just long enough for someone in his new friend's family to die-of "natural causes." Mission accomplished, Boy Nobody disappears, moving on to the next target. But when he's assigned to the mayor of New York City, things change. The daughter is unlike anyone he has encountered before; the mayor reminds him of his father. And when memories and questions surface, his handlers at The Program are watching. Because somewhere deep inside, Boy Nobody is somebody: the kid he once was; the teen who wants normal things, like a real home and parents; a young man who wants out. And who just might want those things badly enough to sabotage The Program's mission. In this action-packed series debut, author Allen Zadoff pens a page-turning thriller that is as thought-provoking as it is gripping, introducing an utterly original and unforgettable antihero.