The Glitter Effect

<p>Solving a major university's bicycle theft case will make Hal Tanner a winner unless failure first proves ... deadly. </p><p> </p><p>Hal Tanner vows to be the best sixth grade skateboarder matching the accomplishments of his older brother Rick-the newspaper editor at Southern State University. When Rick invites Hal and his best friend Jerry to spend a week on campus dozens of bicycles disappear. Hal and Jerry investigate skateboarding into the dark underworld of cutthroat thieves. After the boys befriend Wiley-a decorated American soldier injured in the war in Afghanistan-Hal discovers the true meaning of success. But can his new found knowledge save his life and Jerry's before it's too late? </p>