TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity

The Fast and the Furious meets Transformers in the second book of this high-stakes series about twelve-year-old Mace Blazer, who pilots state-of-the-art vehicles that transform seamlessly to race on the road, in the air, and even underwater.

Mace Blazer is the world’s hottest TURBOnaut. Compared to the other ‘nauts, he drives faster, dares harder, and pulls the craziest stunts. Since he won the Gauntlet Prix and revealed that he’s only twelve, the world has been screaming Mace’s name.

Now nothing—not even his friends and family—can hold Mace back from becoming the greatest racer of all time.

But when Mace suffers a nearly fatal accident while behind the wheel, he loses the nerve that made him the best. He’s done with driving fast. He’s done with TURBO. Until he finds out that his two best friends have mysteriously disappeared as part of a sinister plot that could destroy not just TURBO, but the world. Mace has no choice but to buckle back in, swallow his fears, and race to save the day.

In the thrilling sequel to TURBO Racers: Trailblazer, Mace will have to decide if he’s willing to risk everything to save the sport, and the people, that he loves. Every morph matters in this heart-pounding, exhilarating adventure series by acclaimed author Austin Aslan.

He lost his confidence after a devastating crash. Now, with his friends’ lives on the line, can he find the courage to get back behind the wheel?

• High-Speed Racing Action: Join twelve-year-old Mace Blazer in the cockpit for heart-pounding races where every second counts and the stakes have never been higher.
• Transforming Vehicles: Pilot state-of-the-art trimorphers that shift from high-octane roadsters to supersonic jets to streamlined submarines in the blink of an eye.
• Overcoming Fear: After a nearly fatal crash shatters his nerve, Mace must confront his deepest fears to save the people he loves most.
• Friendship and Rivalry: When his two best friends are taken as part of a sinister plot, Mace has to rely on his wits—and his rivals—to uncover the truth.

"With flash, spectacle, and tough character choices, an all-around, full-throttle read.” - Kirkus Reviews

"An exhilarating read that doesn’t compromise on fun in its exploration of integrity and friendship. Heartily recommended for fans of sf and sports books alike.” - Booklist