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"New York Times" bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein dives headfirst into a scandal of Olympic proportions in this exciting sports mystery. Teen sports reporter Susan Carol is competing as a swimmer at her first-ever Olympic games. It s the opportunity of a lifetime, and her best friend Stevie is both amazed and envious. Usually they cover sporting events together, now he s covering" her. " But Stevie can t shake the feeling that something s not right. Everyone wants a piece of Susan Carol s success agents, sponsors, the media. Just how far will they go to ensure that America s newest Olympic darling wins gold? John Feinstein has been praised as the best writer of sports books in America today ("The Boston Globe") , and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel.
About the Author
John Feinstein spent years on the staff at the Washington Post, as well as writing for Sports Illustrated and the National Sports Daily. He is a commentator on NPRs "Morning Edition," a regular on ESPNs "The Sports Reporters" and a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University.His first book, A Season on the Brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. His first book for younger readers, Last Shot, was a bestseller.
