Garbage Town
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| Author | Ravi Gupta |
“Book Descriptions: The secrets of Fresh Kills were meant to stay buried.
Raj Patel grew up in the shadow of Fresh Kills, the largest landfill the world has ever seen. At sixteen, he’s watched the Staten Island crime family tighten its grip on his town’s lucrative trash business, but he’s kept his distance from their dirty trade—until now.
When Raj and his friends make a chilling discovery deep within the dump, they embark on a search for answers. But they aren’t the only ones looking for the truth, and their pursuers will stop at nothing to guard their secrets. Faced with an impossible choice—protect themselves or expose what they’ve found—Raj and his friends quickly realize there’s no one left to trust. And the deeper they dig, the higher the stakes. Soon, they’re in way over their heads, and the only way out might be through.
In Garbage Town, Ravi Gupta weaves a heart-pounding mystery with the raw intimacy of a coming-of-age tale. Follow Raj and his friends in this late ’90s adventure as they learn that some secrets can’t be unearthed without a price. This might just be the moment that strips them of their innocence—if they can survive.
Reviews:
“Gupta evokes the time and place with sharp details and plenty of wit. . . An immersive teen adventure as big and eclectic as a Staten Island landfill.” — Kirkus Reviews (GET IT)
“Garbage Town abounds with sharp dialogue, strong pacing, and heaps of heart . . . Period references will ping millennial nostalgia radars, but they never feel belabored. This work pulses with charm, suspense, and strong local color.” — Publishers Weekly BookLife Review (EDITOR’S PICK)
"It's Stand by Me meets Mystic River... a very poignant story of society and race and family and friendship, as well as a really compelling crime novel." — All the Books! (Book Riot)
"Original, compelling, emotionally engaging, skillfully crafted, and a thoroughly entertaining read from cover to cover.” — Midwest Book Review
"Garbage Town is a coming-of-age tale flavored with mystery, adventure, and thrills. This is a story about growing up, friendships, and the hardships that many teenagers have to overcome when unwittingly thrust into the world of crime, childhood abuse, and violence. If you love coming-of-age stories, this one's a must-read!" —Readers’ Favorite (FIVE STARS)”
