内容简介：
David has heard a story of a practical joke gone awry and he believes his parents are involved. A man is dead and no one has taken responsibility. Trying to confirm his parentsa involvement, he stands toe to toe with the local chief of police, whom David suspects has quashed any investigation of the matter. Even his good friend Gloria deserts him. With the help of the librarian and Gloriaas rekindled support, Davidas recurrent confrontations with the chief demonstrate to him that sometimes the truth hurts.