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Curtis and Treyshawn are two fatherless boys who struggle to navigate the world. Curtis seeks to build on the life lessons his father taught him. Treyshawn seeks to break down the walls his father put between them. As these boys transition into manhood, how will they survive?At the start of ninth grade, Treyshawn bullied Curtis relentlessly! But, this motivated Curtis to create a hi-tech plan. With the help of his family, his best friend Kelly and others, that plan did more than anyone thought possible and changed everyone's lives forever! In the process, the boys settled their differences and forged a friendship to help each other overcome the obstacles they faced. Their friendship led to the creation of the Mach-1 Speedsuit and earned them worldwide recognition.Now, Curtis, Treyshawn and Kelly are on a new adventure to further pursue their dreams: college. Their future seems sure, but they soon learn that opportunity often comes with opposition. The pressures they encounter cause them to question everything: Is Curtis fast enough to stop tragic events? Does Treyshawn really have his life under control? Will Kelly's growing love for Curtis be challenged by his increasing fame?As the answers to these questions unfold, Curtis, Treyshawn and Kelly discover: 'When everyone isn't for you, you still must press toward your destiny.'
Imagine moving from the suburbs to the inner city and colliding with a school bully who's BIGGER, STRONGER, and FASTER than you. What do you do? Curtis Powers is living this life!Ninth grade, at a new school, is hard enough, without Treyshawn Jinkins making his days miserable. Curtis just wants to pursue his dreams-now he's got to avoid his nemesis, too!Some call Curtis a geek; but his smarts won't stop the inevitable. Treyshawn is coming fast and Curtis must do something or face the worst beat-down of his life! With help from his family, his best friend Kelly, and others, he'll put a hi-tech plan into action that will do more than anyone thought possible.And in the process he'll learn that 'when you can't outrun your problems, you have to face them head on.'
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