High Heat

Like the game of baseball, life is quirky and unpredictable, as Shane Hunter discovers in the spring of his sophomore year. Suddenly and without warning his life of privilege is turned upside down. And just as suddenly, life begins to seem utterly without fairness or purpose to him. Exciting, well-written sports scenes transport readers right into the stands while complex issues engage their hearts and minds. For here is a novel of loss, of morality, and of the rare, redemptive power of baseball. Can speaking the truth really determine lives? Just how does one accept, move on, and begin doing the right thing? Family Problems: When star pitcher Shane Hunter’s father is arrested for money laundering during a game, his perfect life of private school and privilege implodes. Dealing with Loss: Left reeling by a family tragedy, Shane has to navigate a new life in a new school where he knows no one and trusts no one. Guilt and Consequences: A single pitch shatters an opponent’s season and leaves Shane battling a crippling fear he can’t explain—one that threatens his own future in the game. Second Chances: Baseball was the source of his family’s shame, but it might be the only thing that can offer him a path to redemption and a way to do the right thing.