"It feels as honest as the day is crummy," begins the story of a difficult day, narrated from the back of a police cruiser. The narrator is with their sister Georgia, who is feeling unwell, and Leonardo the Silent, highlighting a moment of captivity and frustration during a tough situation.
The scene captures a sense of desperation and gloom, emphasizing the challenging circumstances faced by the characters. The author, James Patterson, sets a tone of bleakness and struggle early in the story, drawing readers into a narrative of adversity among the young characters.