"Pacesetters: Poisoned Bait" by James Ngumy follows the gripping journey of a young detective, who finds himself drawn into the dark underbelly of crime in his bustling city. As he investigates a series of mysterious disappearances, he uncovers a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With each clue he uncovers, the stakes rise, leading him to question the morals of those he thought he could trust. As the tension builds, he must outsmart a cunning adversary who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Ultimately, the detective faces not only external threats but also his own inner demons. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1992 by Macmillan Education .