Ok, I've already moved on to my second Roland Smith novel. Zach's Lie, while completely different from Elephant Run, is also packed with action. 13-year-old Zach Granger has just moved to Elko, NV with his mom and older sister. Moving would be hard enough, but as part of the move, he had to assume a new identity. Zack, formerly Jack Osborne, was forced to go into witness protection after his father was arrested for drug trafficking and agreed to testify against dangerous criminals.
Zach begins to adjust to his life in Elko. He learns about the Basque heritage, and makes friends with Catalin, the granddaughter of a Basque sheepherder. He also befriends Sam Sebesta, the janitor at his school who seems to have a lot of unusual skills for a janitor. Unfortunately for Zach, when his life is coming together, someone finds out his secret, and the enemies are led to him in Elko.
Zach's Lie was quick and fun to read - I polished it off in a couple of hours. Roland Smith's writing style is enjoyable for kids, as he keeps the action moving. Zach was a sympathetic character, and I am interested in reading more about him in the sequel, Jack's Run.
Rating: *****
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