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The Young Felons

The Young Felons

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Senior year is a turning point for five Miami teens. Each battles their own demons; drug addiction, alcoholism, kleptomania, violence, and betrayal by family.Even on the first day of school they can't help themselves. However, when Lysandra--the thief of the group-- catches wind of a musical fundraiser, a light turns on. Aside from her bad habit, she plays piano and mixes on a professional level. Having met the other four, she decides to recruit them. Before long, they become a band--and close friends.One show isn't enough. Soon they're booking gigs everywhere. That doesn't mean their demons have gone away. In fact, the closer they come to success, the closer they come to self destruction. Jail time, rehab--almost losing a contract. That's not to mention a closet romance and a murder trial gone wrong.Written as an hour long VH1 interview, it follows the POV of each character, allowing the reader to know the band as individuals as well as a collective.…