• Age: 14 to 18
• Grade: 9 to 12
• Reading age: 7 to 10

Members of Eileen's tight-knit circle of friends have made a suicide pact. When her best friend's body is discovered, it's a race against time to find another missing teen and prevent another tragedy. Eileen finds an unexpected ally in Ron, one of a gang of bullies at school who always victimized Eileen's group of "losers." As Eileen and Ron frantically search, the reasons for the pact and its devastating consequences are revealed.

PETER McPHEE, a Southern Alberta-based writer, was for many years an editor and film critic for the Winnipeg Sun. His plays have been produced at Winnipeg's Prairie Theatre Exchange and Calgary's Alberta Theatre Projects. He has written several books for both children and young adults, including Runner and A Way with Horses, both Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" Selections.

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"Out of Time is well-written, suspenseful, with characters that are appealing, convincing, and complex. Recommended for teens who like books with depth."

Hi-Rise

"This very suspenseful book by Alberta-based Peter McPhee has captivating qualities, making readers crave the information that contributed to the deadly pact."

Calgary Herald

"Reluctant readers will be attracted to the quick pace."

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"The thriller elements will keep young people reading to the finish line."

Kliatt