Super Short Summary

Twelve by Nick McDonell follows a group of affluent Manhattan teenagers who indulge in the new designer drug "Twelve," leading to violence, addiction, and tragedy over five days leading up to New Year's Eve 1999. Central to the story is White Mike, a young dealer, and his interactions with friends and clients who navigate their hedonistic lifestyles, resulting in fatal consequences. The novel involves graphic depictions of substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles.