Five Statues by Gregg Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boston is the backdrop for this fast-paced mystery novel. Henry Hale just turned eighteen and now he has to avoid the gang that wants to add him to their ranks. He can’t go home, as a foster kid, once he turns eighteen, he is kicked out of the house, which was a pit of abusive hell for him anyways. On the other side of town, Henry runs into the Boston Public Gardens only to stumble into a territorial war between rival gangs. The book follows Henry as he struggles to survive the coming days and weeks amidst the turmoil.
Henry was a typical teenager, full of hope and cynicism at the same time. He had grit and street sense that helps him avoid the worst of things. The pacing was fast, and the writing was good. This is the first book by the author, but his familiarity with the area he describes is noticeable and he pulls off giving us as the reader the sense that we are right next to Henry through it all.


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