The Outkast

by Craig Thomas

He’s young and lonely, a soul struggling for acceptance among his peers and the community at large. He’s an outcast.

He’s huge and dangerous, with a life wholly dedicated to executing bloody revenges on those who have spited his person. He’s The Outkast.

Robert Smallwood is a loner, hated at school by the rest of the students--and teachers alike. He's the twelve-year-old suspect in a high school murder case.

At first, Sheriff Brian Stack has some doubt about the accusation. But when more bodies are found, with objects left on the scenes that point towards Robert, the police investigation intensifies.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery

205 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 21, 2012

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Reviews

[Caitlin Robert]

This book was terrible. Poorly written, it made no sense and left many loose ends.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a bit creepy...like its scary that this could happen. There is a tragedy and people are killed the cops assume that it is one boy in particular but as the story progresses it seems that the boy is being trained to be a killer without his knowledge. Reading everything unfold is a nail biting experience!

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting short story. Did this little 12 year old boy kill these people or did he not? Premise was good, but had a lot of loose ends. I still do not know what the villain's deal was. Lot of unanswered questions.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the first half, but it really bogged down and I just kind of stopped caring .

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great beginning; then it just fizzled out.

[Vicki · Rating 1 out of 5]

DON'T BOTHER! Thank goodness it was free I would have been pissed if I had paid for it.

[Shane Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a pretty good story. Fast-paced with believable characters. There's hardly a page that sags. In my opinion, it's a good read for thriller lovers.