Justify the Means
Justify the Means by Robert James Giordano, published by 1stBooks in 2003, is a fiction novel that explores the life of sports bettor Terry Reynolds. Pressured by his loved ones to change his circumstances, Terry finds himself transported back to the 1960 Pirate-Yankee World Series. Armed with knowledge of the game’s outcome, he places significant bets while immersing himself in the vibrant culture of 1960 Pittsburgh, complete with its unique fashion, close-knit communities, and the iconic Forbes Field.
In this narrative, readers will follow Terry as he navigates the complexities of his past, including encounters with his young parents and the uncovering of family secrets. The story also delves into the dangers he faces from gambling racketeers who pursue him throughout the series. As Terry grapples with the potential consequences of his actions, he is left to ponder whether his presence in the past could alter history and impact the cherished memories of his family and the city. This edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English.
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Pressured by loved ones to improve his sorry life, sports bettor Terry Reynolds is catapulted back in time to the 1960 Pirate-Yankee World Series. Knowing the outcome, he bets big. He experiences 1960 Pittsburgh: hair and clothing styles, tight-knit neighborhoods, streetcar rides, pre-Vatican II Catholicism, and legendary Forbes Field. Incognito, he visits his young parents and learns family secrets. He antagonizes gambling racketeers, who pursue him to Forbes Field at the seventh and final game. But one question gnaws at him: could his presence alter history and ruin Pittsburgh’s (and his father’s) most beloved memory?
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