54 pages 1 hour read

Graham McNamee

Acceleration

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

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Chapters 26-34Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 26 Summary

At the Yorkdale subway station, Duncan and Vinny wait for the mall employees to exit. They plan to tail Red and a second guard they call “Jumbo.” Duncan follows Jumbo.

On the train, Jumbo acts normal—but after he and Duncan exit, the former advances on a small woman. Duncan prepares to confront him, but the man hugs the woman from behind as she’s likely a girlfriend or his wife. Duncan waits for Vinny to call. After nearly an hour, he reports that Red has a wife and child.

Chapter 27 Summary

Jacob makes Duncan unload a truck as punishment for missing work. On the radio, Duncan hears that a subway train hit and killed a 45-year-old woman the previous night (as she was pushed). Duncan can tell the news bothers Jacob. Jacob takes an early lunch, and Vinny calls. He says they should give their case to the police as it’s too dangerous to continue, but Duncan doesn’t want to let it go.

Chapter 28 Summary

Jacob returns, slightly intoxicated. He tells Duncan that he chose this job because it’s quiet and predictable—and he wants Duncan to leave when his two months are done.

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By Graham McNamee