“Boss” by Tucker Moore

“Boss has a nostalgic tone and a timeless feel appropriate for a coming-of-age story about teenagers battling their demons, butting heads with their parents, and falling in love.”

A peek at Tucker Moore’s newest book “Boss”

“The city lights blazed over the beach house’s roof as the wind stirred and Roman thought about the darkened, empty beach, the eternal, unceasing surf, and understood, perhaps for the first time, that he was very small and the universe very old.”

It’s the end of senior year at Liberty High, and Roman is the new kid in town, having recently moved to Coxville, North Carolina from his former home in Seaside. All his classmates seem drawn to him, and he has no trouble making friends at parties. The summer seems promising.

For these teenagers it is the end of senior year and the beginning of the summer — before they move in very new directions and maybe to very different lives.

About the Author:

Tucker Moore was born in Eastern North Carolina. He grew up in Winterville, NC, a small town just outside the city of Greenville. He attended East Carolina University (ECU), Appalachian State University, and North Carolina State University. He graduated from East Carolina with a BA in English, and later returned to ECU, where he earned an MA with a concentration in Literature..

  • "In 'Boss,' Tucker Moore weaves a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of Liberty High's senior year. Roman, the new kid, takes center stage as friendships blossom amid end-of-year celebrations. Moore skillfully builds tension as the characters face the prospect of diverging paths in the impending summer. A page-turner full of intrigue that keeps you hooked until the very end."

  • "Tucker Moore's 'Boss' is a poignant reflection on the bittersweet moments that mark the end of senior year. The novel beautifully captures the nostalgia and anticipation of summer, as friendships solidify and characters embark on journeys that promise to reshape their lives. A heartfelt exploration of new beginnings."

  • “Tucker Moore’s book takes readers’ minds back to when they were young, making mistakes as they learned the ways of the world.”

  • "Tucker Moore's 'Boss' skillfully captures the essence of the transformative period at the end of senior year. A riveting coming-of-age tale that resonates with authenticity."