High Heat - Paperback

by Carl Deuker (Author)

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?

• A High School Sports Drama: Star pitcher Shane Hunter has it all--until his father is arrested in the middle of a game, shattering his world in front of everyone.
• A Powerful Father-Son Story: Forced to confront the truth about the man he idolized, Shane must navigate a new reality without the father who taught him everything he knows about the game.
• Dealing With Grief and Loss: A poignant exploration of what happens after a tragedy, as a teen grapples with his father's suicide and the public fallout that follows.
• A Story of Redemption: On and off the diamond, Shane searches for a way to move on, do the right thing, and rediscover the purpose he lost when his perfect life fell apart.

Author Biography

Carl Deuker is the popular, critically acclaimed author of Payback Time, Gym Candy (a Texas Lone Star title), and Runner (a Booklist Top 10 Sports Book). He lives with his wife and daughter in Seattle, Washington. Visit his website at www.membersauthorsguild.net/carldeuker.