This Ferris Bueller fever dreamis part confessional, part caper—told through the eyes of a kid who believed every lie Ronald Reagan ever sold him. From cereal box sweepstakes to backyard get-rich-quick schemes, our antihero chases a million dollars with the charm of a rogue and the morals of a raccoon. "Personally," he admits, "I've found I'm more prosperous when I lie, cheat, and steal." You see, we've all been caught up in that chase: more money, more status, more validation. And I'm no different… "But he is different, because he dared live an unlikely life in a society that punishes those who try it." — Publishers Weekly In the end, one question remains: In a game rigged for the rich, can you beat the system—or will it beat you? 2026 IBPA Award Winner