Dark Territory: The Tracks Book 1, by J. Gabriel Gates and co-author Charlene Keel. Available now in all major bookstores and online!
In the quaint town of Middleburg, an abandoned train yard and old railroad tracks form the dividing line between two rival gangs—the wealthy, preppy 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.
Dark Territory: winner of the 2011 Flamingnet Top Choice Award!
REVIEWS:
“Gates and Keel make their YA debuts with a tale that’s part West Side Story, part supernatural mystery. . . . The overall effect is that of a summer action flick. . .”
- Publishers Weekly
“This is one of the best books I have ever read. I couldn’t set the book down — I had to read more! There are varied aspects of the book that make it amazing: romance, magic, adventure, and mystery…” Rating: 10 out of 10
-Flamingnet.com Book Reviews
“Combining the class struggle of The Outsiders with the star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, The Tracks: Dark Territory packs a modern kung fu punch sure to please lovers of suspense and adventure.”
- Cynthia A. Walker, J.R. Arnold High School, Teacher of the Year 2010-2011
