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Leapholes
James Grippando · Book · 2006
What hooked you in Leapholes was the thrill of using temporal shifts to uncover hidden truths and seek justice.
Films on the same thread
The Butterfly Effect
Eric Bress · Film · 2004
Just as Ryan Coolidge navigates history to fix legal errors in Leapholes, this film explores the heavy personal toll and unintended consequences of altering the past to change one's reality.
A Monster Calls
J. A. Bayona · Film · 2016
Like the mentorship between Ryan and Hezekiah in Leapholes, this story features a young boy finding guidance from a supernatural figure to process trauma and navigate his difficult life.
Donnie Darko
Richard Kelly · Film · 2001
If you enjoyed the way Leapholes blends a troubled teenager's perspective with complex temporal mechanics, you will appreciate this dark, psychological exploration of fate and time-bending mystery.
The Rainmaker
Film · 1997
Leapholes pairs legal maneuvering with high stakes, and this film captures that same intensity as a young protagonist takes on a powerful entity to secure justice for the vulnerable.
Series on the same thread
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
Much like the time-traveling mystery at the heart of Leapholes, this series centers on young characters uncovering secrets from the past that are physically hidden within their current environment.
Quantum Leap
Donald P. Bellisario · Series · 1989
The drive to rectify past mistakes that motivates the characters in Leapholes is mirrored here, as a traveler jumps through history to solve problems and right lingering wrongs.
ERASED
Series · 2016
Fans of Leapholes will recognize the familiar pattern of a young person thrust into a time-bending scenario to solve a mystery and prevent a tragic outcome from taking hold.
Detective Conan
Series · 1996
Leapholes showcases a young mind navigating complex legal and historical puzzles, a trait shared by this protagonist who uses his intellect to dismantle sophisticated criminal conspiracies in his community.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If the investigative spirit of Leapholes appealed to you, you will appreciate this journey into the past, where digging through cold case files serves as the primary tool for justice.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
Leapholes uses time as a mechanism to seek answers, and this narrative mirrors that search for truth by following a relentless investigation into a disappearance hidden by systemic corruption.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Leapholes?
Leapholes follows a middle school student named Ryan Coolidge who faces legal trouble. He seeks help from a mysterious lawyer named Hezekiah, who utilizes magical leapholes to travel through time and legal history to find a solution to Ryan's specific predicament.
Who is the author of Leapholes?
Leapholes was written by James Grippando. It was published in 2006 and features a narrative centered on the intersection of a student's legal issues and the historical practice of law through time travel.
Is Leapholes a standalone book?
Leapholes is a single book published in 2006 by James Grippando. There are no other source-material adaptations or sequels in the catalog related to this story of Ryan Coolidge and the magical lawyer Hezekiah.
How does Hezekiah help Ryan in Leapholes?
In Leapholes, Hezekiah assists Ryan Coolidge by using his ability to travel through time and law history. By navigating these leapholes, the lawyer searches for the necessary legal precedents and answers to resolve the trouble Ryan faces with the law.