1. “One of Us”
By: Anne Schraff
Ethan Mekjian

2. Introducing The Main Characters
Derrick Shaw – The main character
Bradley Jr. – i.e. BJ – The murderer that killed the man in the alley
Bethany Walsh - BJ’s girlfriend

3. The Main Story Order of Events: Derrick gets a job
Derrick witnesses a murder, and the murderer (BJ) sees him
On the news later, they reveal the person murdered
The murderer threatens Derrick not to turn him in
Bethany (the murderer’s girlfriend) meets with Derrick and tells him what made BJ murder him
Derrick finally splits and tells the police about BJ
BJ goes into hiding
BJ drugs Bethany and leaves her in the motel
BJ gets into a high speed chase and ends up going over a cliff and dies
Bethany, also expected to be dead, shows up at Derricks’ house
Bethanys’ parents show up and take her home
Derrick goes to BJ’s funeral

4. The Problems Derrick sees a murder happen and is
pressured not to tell.
The murderer threatens Derrick and
his family.
Derrick wants to know why the murder
happened.
Derrick is unsure what to do.
Derrick is stressed out about BJ hurting him or his family after he tells the cops about BJ

5. Why this Book?
As I read this book, I was immediately captured by it. The author expresses each situation with true intensity. It was one of those books that you cannot put down. Actually, it flips the pages for you! I love mysteries, but this one kept me on the edge of my seat hoping for good to prevail. I honestly felt bad for BJ. I would have never guessed the final outcome. You could pay more for a movie ticket and not be as satisfied. Buy this book, read it, and share it with others, to find out what all the clamor is about!