“There are discussions of drug use as well as how users face the struggle of withdrawal. The hazy Tetra-induced visions are surreal and put readers in the mind of someone in the throes of addiction. A chase-filled novel that deals with real life issues...” — School Library Journal
“Howard delivers gritty action sequences and an overabundance of vivid tetra-fueled visuals...a ‘high’ adventure for young adrenaline junkies.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Full of high-octane action and gut-punching emotion, Night Speed will make your heart race, break it into a million pieces, and then put it back together again.” — Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100
“Tighten up that seatbelt, kids, because Chris Howard has his foot on the pedal and doesn’t let up, from page one to the end. This is superpower made real, made consequential, with characters you care about and a story that is pure adrenaline. An absolute must-read.” — Michael Grant, bestselling author of the Gone series Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series
“Howard creates a fast-paced story punctuated by highly cinematic action scenes and quieter emotional moments...an engaging page-turner. ” — Publishers Weekly
Action and darkness abound in Howard’s novel, set in a New York that is not so much futuristic as it is alternate reality, for there are many present-day cultural touchstones to ground readers. Fans of ‘90s Schwarzenegger/Willis/Stallone/Cruise movies will find themselves in familiar territory. — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)