Doug Setter

Les Kingsley is sixteen, skinny and scared. He spends his days trying to get through life while dodging bullies at work, school and home. Even his mother's boyfriend, enjoys putting Les down. When he helps a seemingly helpless hospital patient he gains a mentor, ex-con Matt Selo, who teaches Les about strength, the street, money and the science of self defense. But, the school and street bullies are not about to pass up on a favorite victim. And people from both sides of the law want Selo, including, the boyfriend of Les' mother.