Darwin's dad is in prison, and his well-meaning mother moves Dar to a private school, trying to give him a chance to make something of himself and not follow in his dad's footsteps. But his reputation as a fighter follows him, and soon he is recruited by an illegal fight club. Drawn to the easy money, Dar finds it tough to say no until one fight goes too far and a young teacher challenges him to be true to himself. Fast paced and intense, with detailed fight sequences, this compact high/low novel is great for reluctant teen guy readers. Rodman manages to quickly sketch a complex young man grappling with responsibility, identity, and what it takes to be a real hero.