Mr. Ballpoint

Set in 1945, this story chronicles the rise of Milton Reynolds, the entrepreneur behind the revolutionary ballpoint pen, and the tumultuous "Pen Wars" that followed as he navigates his daring schemes and fleeting fortunes. Told from the perspective of his mild-mannered son Jim, the novel offers a behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal moment in business history and the personal dynamics within a tumultuous family.