J C Lane

Three young, rich, spoilt teens pay their way into a deadly game of tag. They are It.
They have chosen Runners. People they despise for no other reason than they are prettier, smarter or more talented than them. The Runners have no choice in the game. They must run or be killed. But they each have their own skills that will come to the fore in this deadly game.

I loved this Young Adult suspense thriller. It was easy to read, the language was age appropriate, the characters were well developed and the story held my interest right to the very end.

There is lots of room for discussion within the story and its development. The way the Its felt. What would lead them to want to kill? How did the Runners decisions affect the game and its outcome?

A recommended read suitable for the younger end of young adult. This story would have a great appeal to boys also.… (altro)

Twisted game of tag for the rich and bored. Two pissed off entitled brats try to get their revenge on the people they think are holding them down. Another is just bored and looking for a challenge. So what do the rich and morally damaged people in this book do? They turn to a twisted genius who has created a game of tag so that people like them can get their revenge or die trying. In this game of tag either the target dies or "it" goes to prison. Its a fun, story with characters you can't help but hope lose and others you are routing for. If your looking for an adrenaline filled ride this is a good choice.… (altro)

J.C. Lane (AKA Judy Clemens) has written a fast-paced thriller with fascinating technology and appealing characters. It's easy to take sides here. Beautiful girl-next-door Laura, talented athlete Tyrese, and gamer extraordinaire Amanda are being chased by three spoiled brats who don't like being bested by anyone-- especially if they're not a part of the proper social class.

What really takes center stage in Tag, You're Dead is how Laura, Tyrese, and Amanda can possibly win the game with the deck stacked so high against them. Once they realize what's really happened, once they've calmed down, and once they begin formulating their own strategies, the book really takes off.

Writing as Judy Clemens, J.C. Lane has written the marvelous Stella Crown mysteries, which I've read and enjoyed. It's good to see her writing something completely different and just as engaging.… (altro)