Knockout Games

G. Neri first came to my attention with the ridiculously titled SURF MULES. I gave it a chance because it was summer and I was bored, and I loved it. I've kept an eye out for his name since. His latest novel, KNOCKOUT GAMES, is ripped from the headlines. The Knockout Game sounded like some fad made......more

G. Neri has written a novel about the knockout game, where young kids pick a random victim to knock out with one punch. There is assault but no robbery since the aim is not to gain money but relief from boredom and the thrill of seeing the victim hit the ground. Erica’s family is falling apart, so to......more

G. Neri presents a gritty tale of a group of schoolkids in middle and high school who have been playing the "knockout game" to pass the time. Lining up a diverse cast the story is told, mostly, by Erica who experiences a bumpy road to moral fortitude. Erica's relationship with Kalvin, is intense, wr......more