Written for young adults, the Urban Underground series confronts issues that are of great importance to teens, such as friendship, loyalty, drugs, gangs, abuse, urban blight, bullies and self-esteem to name a few. More than entertainment, these books can be a powerful learning and coping tool when a struggling reader connects with credible characters and a compelling storyline. The highly readable style and mature topics will appeal to young adult readers of both sexes and encourage them to finish each eBook. Harriet Tubman H.S. Series — The teens at Harriet Tubman High School become concerned when another teen is murdered unexpectedly. Since Jaris and his girlfriend and another couple were driving when another car hurdled through the city streets at a high rate of speed right after the shooting, they worry that they know the driver of the possible getaway car, the younger brother of their revered teacher, Ms. McDowell.