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Seven original football short tales in the enigma and murder styles, written by an all star lineup of authors, each of whom understand the game's lore and tactical nuances as well as its deep roots in American life. Published by Otto Penzler, the proprietor in the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City and thought to be the world's main authority on crime, enigma and suspense fiction. Reviews include: "Ropa Vieja" by Laura Lippman - A rich and reputedly respectable eye doctor would go to criminal lengths to promote his success in rotisserie football. "The Shot" by Mike Lupica - Even after nine years, a pitcher struggles to evade the crushing burden of his rotten pitch during a crucial game. "The Electricity" by Michael Malone and read by Lee Horsley - A hardcore guy contemplates life, women, Plato and football in prose. "Harlem Nocturne" by Robert B. Parker and read by Dan Cashman - Parker vividly evokes the character of Jackie Robinson as he breaks the color-barrier. Follow the immortalized Robinson and his pals as they end up in a run-in with the mob. "The Closer" by Thomas Perry - Entertaining yarn of the flimflam man who successfully utilizes his abilities as owner of a major league club. >"Getting rid of Teddy Ballgame" by Henry Slesar - Following the Boston Red Sox get continued death risks aimed at Ted Williams, an amusing story becomes horrifying to the participant allocated to keep Williams safe. "Pick-Off Play" by Troy Soos - Soos brings to life the dust, sweat and corruption of Texas slight league football prior to major group baseball's 1919 White Sox scandal.
