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The Acid King (Simon True)
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Real Stories. Real Teens. Real Consequences.A Murder In A Small Long Island Town Reveals The Dark Secrets Lurking Behind The Seemingly Peaceful Faade In This Latest Installment Of The Simon True Series.On June 19, 1984, Seventeenyearold Ricky Kasso Murdered Gary Lauwers In What Local Police And The International Press Dubbed A Satanic Sacrifice.The Murder Became The Subject Of Several Popular Songs, And Television Specials Addressed The Issue Of Whether Or Not Americas Teens Were Practicing Satanism. Even Congress Got In On The Act, Debating Satanic Symbolism In Songs By Performers Like Ac/Dc And Ozzy Osbourne. The Country Is In Crisis! Screamed The Pundits. After All, It Was The Height Of The Reagan Era And Nancy Reagans Just Say No Campaign Was Everywhere. But What This Case Revealed Were Bigger Problems Lurking At The Heart Of Suburban America.Ricky Kasso Wasnt A Bad Kid, But He Was Lost. To Feel Better, He Started Smoking Pot, Moving On From That To Pcp And Lsd. He Ended Up Living On The Streets And Thinking He Had Nothing To Lose. Gary Lauwers Went From Being A Victim Of Bullying To Using Drugs To Fit In, And Finally Robberybut Then He Made The Mistake Of Stealing From Ricky, And From That Moment On, His Fate Was Sealed.A Few Months Later, Gary Went Into The Woods Behind The Park With Ricky And Two Other Boys. Only Three Of Them Came Out.The Subsequent Police Investigation And Accompanying Media Circus Turned The Village Upside Down. It Shattered The Image Of An Idyllic Small Town, Changed The Way Neighbors Viewed Each Other, And Recast The War On Drugs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Acid King'? A: 'The Acid King' explores the dark realities of teen life in America during the 1980s, focusing on themes such as drug abuse, violence, and the societal pressures faced by adolescents.
- Q: Is 'The Acid King' based on a true story? A: Yes, 'The Acid King' is based on the true story of the murder of Gary Lauwers by Ricky Kasso in 1984, highlighting the events and societal issues surrounding the case.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Acid King'? A: The book is authored by Jesse P. Pollack, who provides a detailed narrative of the events and characters involved in the story.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Acid King'? A: 'The Acid King' was published on October 16, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Acid King' have? A: 'The Acid King' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Acid King' contain? A: 'The Acid King' has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What age group is 'The Acid King' suitable for? A: 'The Acid King' is appropriate for older teens and adults due to its mature themes involving drug use, violence, and social issues.
- Q: What genre does 'The Acid King' belong to? A: 'The Acid King' falls under the genre of history, particularly focusing on social issues and events from the 1980s.
- Q: Can 'The Acid King' be used as a reference for understanding teen issues? A: Yes, 'The Acid King' serves as a reference for understanding the complexities of teen issues such as drug use, societal pressures, and the consequences of violence.
- Q: Is 'The Acid King' part of a series? A: 'The Acid King' is part of the Simon True series, which presents real-life stories of teens and their experiences.