The Walk On

A promising student athlete named Alex Myers tries to take on the sports establishment in his new town. With a knack for football, basketball, and baseball, he works tirelessly to secure a spot on the varsity team. However, it becomes clear that the coach's son has already taken the position of quarterback, leaving Alex to work extra hard to earn a chance to prove himself. Just when things start to look up for Alex, he gets accused of steroid use, and must fight to clear his name and continue playing. This thrilling and suspenseful story by John Feinstein is perfect for fans of sports books by Mike Lupica, Tim Green, and Paul Volponi.