Calico Joe

Set in the summer of 1973, this heartfelt novel follows the rise of Joe Castle, a baseball prodigy from Arkansas who becomes a nationwide sensation. As his fame grows, the story intertwines with that of Paul Tracey, a young boy captivated by the game and his father, a fiery Mets pitcher. A pivotal moment during Warren Tracey's confrontation with Calico Joe marks a turning point that profoundly affects all their lives, exploring themes of fathers and sons, forgiveness, and redemption.