I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

“I Am the Messenger” is a novel written by Markus Zusak, published in 2002. This book follows the story of a young man named Ed Kennedy, an ordinary cab driver who inadvertently becomes a hero after thwarting a bank robbery.

After his heroics, Ed starts receiving mysterious playing cards in the mail with cryptic messages instructing him to carry out various acts of kindness and help people in need. These tasks lead him on a journey through the streets of his town, where he encounters individuals facing a variety of challenges and struggles.