The Sally Ride track and field team’s season is off to a rocky start thanks to some suspicious activity. Missing field equipment, stolen uniforms, and finally blackmail notes to the assistant coach, Josh, make it clear: someone wants Coach Josh out of the way. But why? Shot put thrower Sena is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. But soon the culprit frames Sena herself! Will Sena add up the clues in time to save her season and Coach Josh’s job? Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.