num_pages: 304
description: Through the eyes of a distinctly non-athletic protagonista fat high school journalist named Mitchveteran sports novelist Deuker reveals the surprising truth behind a mysterious football player named Angel. When Angel shows up Lincoln High he seems to have no pastor at least not one he is willing to discuss. Though Mitch gets a glimpse of Angel's incredible talent off the field Angel rarely allows himself to shine on the field. Is he an undercover cop wonders Mitch? Or an ineligible player? In pursuit of a killer story Mitch decides to find out just who this player is and what he's done. In the end the truth surprises everyone.
language: English
title: Payback Time
publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers