As a guy who played Division I ball and had a short pro career overseas before injuries ended it, MAX POWER felt 100% real. RL Little captures the mental side of sports, the glory, the temptations, the career-ending moment, and the fight for redemption, in a way most books never do. Maxwell Powers isn’t a superhero; he’s a former star using the same instincts that made him great on the court to solve a life-or-death mystery involving his friend Bobby Smalls. The basketball details, the media pressure, the “one bad night can change everything” vibe… it all rang true. This isn’t just a thriller, it’s a story about second chances that every athlete (or former athlete) will feel in their gut. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to see where the series goes.