Taking Up the Chase

About the Book

Maria Marhill’s home life is already difficult. Along with typical teenage stresses—school, friends, and boys—her father had been in a terrible accident that left him comatose. Years have passed since that terrible day, but Maria and her mother still live on and struggle to move forward. And Maria is moving forward—until the morning she has her first vision. In the vision, she sees a bank heist. She knows this isn’t just a dream; after all, dreams don’t usually happen when you’re awake. Maria does what she had to do: she makes an anonymous phone call to Detective Lenny Hipar. Fortunately, he listens, and the crooks don’t succeed. Soon, Maria seeks out Detective Hipar for support as her visions continue; she fears losing her mind. Maria keeps it all a secret; she doesn’t know if her mom can handle it, after her father’s accident. But Maria’s newfound talent has made her a target. With the help of Hipar, she must stand up to crime bosses, drug dealers, and bank robbers, all in the name of justice. Maria’s psychic gift has the potential to ruin her life and her relationship with her mom—but it could also bring her family back together.

About the Author

William A. Hillman Jr. was born with autism and a speech defect. Despite his disabilities, he received his high school diploma and is currently working on his college degree.