"Davis constructs a succinct, compelling story that combines romance, suspense, and the theme of overcoming challenges. The strong sense of place, character development, and love triangle dynamics should engage cycling enthusiasts as well as a broader audience."
âPUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Using an authentic adolescent voice with an observant sense of humor, Davis creates an engaging, increasingly gritty (also brutal) bike-centric mystery (and romance) ... a suspenseful ride."
âKIRKUS REVIEWS
"Sadie is crazy about off-road biking. Getting in lots of practice, she figures, is the one good thing about staying with her rural Minnesota relatives for the summer. When she meets a mysterious fellow enthusiast named Allie, as well as Joe, a handsome and equally bike-besotted relative, things seem just about perfect. Then the threesome, on a practice ride for an upcoming contest, finds the badly beaten body of a local priest. Allie immediately disappears, and Sadie and Joe are left to puzzle out the connection between their friend and the crime. The main draw here is less the mystery, though, and more Davis' mastery of biking scenes. She makes the grueling sport come alive by knowledgeably describing rough terrain, spills, and the thrill of riding "through the chicken." Although the suspense-featuring mean, run-'em-off-the-road rednecks and a recent prison parolee-is thin, scenes of friendship and romance, forged while the protagonists sweat their way toward their sporting goals, will draw in readers who like athletic realism mixed with their action."
-BOOKLIST
"A suspenseful story that's engaging all the way through. The characters are relatable and show true grit. A great example of how the power of the bicycle can help heal, build confidence, and nurture friendships along the way."
-JENNA RINEHART, professional mountain biker, professional gravel racer, and bike shop owner
"Rebecca Fjelland Davis keeps readers on the edge of their seats as her vivid characters and heart-pounding plot twists beautifully intertwine themes of self-discovery and survival. Chasing AllieCat is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the power of friendship."
-STEPH BORKLUND, independent filmmaker and professor of film at Middle Tennessee State University
"A wonderful, tough, and totally believable story about brutality, resilience, friendship under fire and the healing power of athletics. Hang on tight. This is quite a ride."
-CHRIS CRUTCHER, author of Angry Management
"I love Chasing AllieCat. It's proof again of what a tremendous writer Becky Davis is ... She creates in Sadie, Allie, Joe, Siren ... a magnificent group of survivors, that everyone will love getting to know!"
-TERRY TRUEMAN, author of Stuck in Neutral
