Beating a Dead Stick

Set against the backdrop of an urban high school, this book explores complex issues through a series of intertwined events, including a crime in the school and rumors of misconduct involving students. The story follows English teacher Barbara Butler as she seeks to uncover the truth, turning to a former student now working as a detective. While featuring themes of teenage gangsters and eccentric educators, the narrative also examines how cultural shifts challenge our capacity to understand and address them effectively.