Review
"A truly gripping story from its enigmatic opening through its stunning denouement... the best of contemporary American fiction." -- New York Resident, June 2002
"Something we never get to see, a raw and frightening thing that we're going to remember for quite some time." -- 3am magazine, August 2002
A cautionary tale that will haunt you for a long time. -- The Compulsive Reader, November 2002
A completely absorbing, provocative, and finely crafted story. -- The Boox Review, December 2002
A stunning accomplishment... gripping caper yarn, perceptive coming of age story, keen commentary on drastic Darwinian social stratification in school. -- Blogcritics, February 2003
A very satisfying read with a shocking yet stunning ending. -- All About Murder Reviews, November 2002
I am deeply impressed with this novel... Christopher Null [has] made it to my immediate buy list. -- Curled Up With a Good Book, January 2003
Very believable... Readers returning to the trials of puberty will find this fast read disturbingly accurate. -- San Francisco Chronicle, September 28, 2003
What separates Half Mast... is its coolly realistic gaze at the aftermath of the deed and its deeply flawed protagonist. -- MyMac.com, December 2002
"Something we never get to see, a raw and frightening thing that we're going to remember for quite some time." -- 3am magazine, August 2002
A cautionary tale that will haunt you for a long time. -- The Compulsive Reader, November 2002
A completely absorbing, provocative, and finely crafted story. -- The Boox Review, December 2002
A stunning accomplishment... gripping caper yarn, perceptive coming of age story, keen commentary on drastic Darwinian social stratification in school. -- Blogcritics, February 2003
A very satisfying read with a shocking yet stunning ending. -- All About Murder Reviews, November 2002
I am deeply impressed with this novel... Christopher Null [has] made it to my immediate buy list. -- Curled Up With a Good Book, January 2003
Very believable... Readers returning to the trials of puberty will find this fast read disturbingly accurate. -- San Francisco Chronicle, September 28, 2003
What separates Half Mast... is its coolly realistic gaze at the aftermath of the deed and its deeply flawed protagonist. -- MyMac.com, December 2002
Product Description
Alex lives the life of a typical suburban kid, until his first day of high school brings the wrath of the school bully and star football player, Steve. After years of abuse, Alex turns the tables on his tormentor, hatching a slow and brutal plan to end Steve's tortures for good. But will Steve's murder really make life any better for Alex? And what if he actually gets away with the crime? Half Mast is a haunting and powerful tale of revenge? and the inevitable remorse that comes with it.
