{"product_id":"first-loser","title":"First Loser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high school wrestler will do anything to make his dad proud. The problem? His dad is dead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnor Castaway lives for victory-pushing his injured body to the limit, chasing records, and numbing the pain with pills he shouldn't have. Wrestling isn't just a sport; it's an inheritance, a way to honor a father who left more expectations than memories. But as Connor claws closer to the top, he uncovers the dangerous truths in his corner: rivalries, lies, and the destructive obsessions that threaten to consume them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom fraught love interests and hallucinatory benders to betrayal, addiction, and the brutal cost of relentless ambition, \u003cem\u003eFirst Loser\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw, tense, and unflinching story about obsession, legacy, and the fine line between greatness and self-destruction-a coming-of-age journey for anyone who's ever chased approval, battled demons, or wondered if winning is worth the cost-and what it takes to finally be free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gritty and honest look at the painful truths that teens and adults must face.\" - \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] powerful novel rich in the delights of competition and contemplation.\" - \u003cem\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-13: 9798901741306\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Cunningham, Scott Walker\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Atmosphere Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atmosphere Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (May 2026)","offer_id":46291792756933,"sku":"9798901741306","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9798901741306.jpg?v=1780113092","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/first-loser","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}