Max Cassidy: Escape from Shadow Island by Paul Adam 295 pages

Action packed adventure stars a 14 year old escape artist following in his father's footsteps. Only his father disappeared several years ago in an exotic Central American country, Santo Domingo. His mother was arrested and convicted as his dad's killer -- even though his body was never found. A stranger tells Max that his father is still alive -- just before he is murdered. So, of course, Max and his caretaker, fly to Santo Domingo. It's a good thing that Max has escape skills, because the bad guys imprison him. Hey, if you want the ending, you'll have to read it yourself.