"Battling Titan," a coming-of-age story set in Ohio, follows Alex, a young genius abandoned by his mother after she was ruined by a financial scam. Following years of abuse within the foster care system, Alex disappears to build an independent life. Driven by the memory of his late mother, he recruits a team of specialized talents to seek justice and dismantle Titan Logistics, the scam center responsible for her demise. Divided into three parts?the crew, the game, and the chase?the story addresses one of the most disturbing and damaging global online criminal enterprises hiding in the digital shadows. Ultimately, a true silver lining is found in the end.

Leslie is a young American author trained in psychology who writes under a pen name about his personal experiences with the criminal underworld. Although his stories are inspired by real events, they recount the lives of fictitious characters who, like him, felt abandoned and abused by the system. This compelling narrative of courage and resilience is meant to inspire teenagers and young adults, whether or not they are facing dark times and impossible choices.