The Race: An Allegory

If he'd been feverish and delirious, Chris Strider could never have imagined that he'd end up in jail, charged with assault, rape, and murder--crimes he hadn't actually committed.

Sixteen months ago the race had seemed like a great idea--a way to honor his heritage, a welcome break from the strange uneasiness he'd felt upon learning that he'd been awarded a full scholarship for which he hadn't even applied. All 22-year-old Chris had to do was finish the 6,000-mile race sponsored by the world...