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Bailey is an ordinary teen, so it comes as a bit of a shock when he finds a high-tech armored suit in a secret lair beneath his suburban home. The fact that the suit is Mayhem, the mechanical monster that once terrorized the country, leads Bailey to the realization that his missing father was a supervillain and that Bailey could use the suit to find him. Bailey's own life of crime begins when he meets Mr. Jones, the mastermind behind Mayhem's technology. Resorting to break-ins and robberies, they track down the terrorist organization that's holding Bailey's father hostage. Unfortunately, villainy isn't nearly as glamorous as Bailey expected. When his loved ones are put in danger, he must decide how far he would go to bring back his dad. Bailey's comically honest narrative voice will pull readers along for the adventure with its endlessly engaging style. Dauber's debut novel offers a hero's journey from the perspective of a villain, perfect for fans of superhero stories in search of something new.--Amna Haque Copyright 2019 Booklist

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An average teen unravels the mystery of his missing father.High school junior Bailey's father disappeared seven years ago without any clues as to where he went. There were no warning signs, his parents were happy together, and his father loved him. So where did Dad go? Bailey's spent the time without his dad trying to suppress his abandonment issues and move forward, but when he discovers a secret basement under his house that contains an Iron Man-esque supersuit, Bailey starts to piece the puzzle together. The suit is identical to the one worn by the long-forgotten villain Mayhem, a domestic terrorist who'd smash up banks, steal the money, and deliver it to orphanages and other downtrodden folks via wire transfers and anonymous donations. It isn't long before Bailey tries on the suit and steps into his father's shoes, looking for more answers to his questions. The mystery unravels at a steady pace, never letting readers get too far ahead or moving too quickly so that they become lost. There are some clever twists and turns here along with strong character work. Bailey is a compelling protagonist, and the author smartly shades his parents enough to make their relationship just as interesting. The novel's end points to a possible sequel, but the emotional arcs have a solid conclusion that will leave readers feeling satisfied. Characters are assumed white.A nifty mystery with pleasant superhero twists. (Adventure. 12-16) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.