The Weight of Gold

He trained for speed. But nothing prepared him for this race.

Seventeen-year-old Jalen Carter is on the brink of everything he’s ever wanted. A scholarship to a top university. National recognition. A chance to outrun the shadows of his past and make his family proud. All he has to do... is stay silent.

When a rival teammate is accused of cheating, Jalen learns the truth, and it’s not what the coaches want to hear. The offer on the table is clear: protect the lie, secure the future. Speak up, and risk losing it all.

As whispers turn to headlines and the world watches, Jalen is forced to choose between loyalty and integrity, between the path paved for him and the one he must carve on his own. With his dream on the line and his conscience on fire, he’ll discover that courage isn't found in crossing the finish line, it's in deciding where you stand.

Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Angie Thomas, Theo Callahan’s powerful debut is a gripping, heart-pounding story of truth, courage, and what it really means to win.