Gods of Wood and Stone

"Gods of Wood and Stone" explores the intertwined lives of Joe Grudeck, a legendary Red Sox player facing his past, and Horace Mueller, a reclusive museum blacksmith living on the fringes of Cooperstown. Against the backdrop of baseball's storied history, the novel delves into themes of manhood, fame, and nostalgia, offering a compelling and uniquely American story about the costs and responsibilities that come with glory.