Strike Three You’re Dead
Strike Three You’re Dead by R. D. Rosen is a mystery novel published by Open Road Integrated Media in April 2013. This reprint edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the Providence Jewels, an American League expansion team, as they grapple with the murder of relief pitcher Rudy Furth, found dead in the clubhouse whirlpool. With the police investigation at a standstill, veteran center fielder Harvey Blissberg takes it upon himself to uncover the truth behind Furth’s death, navigating the complexities of mob corruption and the pressures of the baseball world.
Readers will find a blend of hard-boiled detective work and sports drama as Blissberg attempts to solve the murder while managing his own career and a budding relationship with sports newscaster Mickey Slavin. The narrative delves into the underbelly of professional baseball, exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal among players and fans alike. With elements of amateur sleuthing and traditional mystery, this novel offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sports and crime, set against the backdrop of Rhode Island’s capital city.
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A slugger struggles with an empty ballpark and a murdered teammate
The Providence Jewels, an American League expansion team, have been taking a beating all season. Worse, relief pitcher Rudy Furth has just suffered a beating of a more lethal kind–and been left to die in the clubhouse whirlpool among whispers of mob corruption and violently lovesick fans. When the police investigation stalls, veteran Providence center fielder Harvey Blissberg, who knew Furth as well as anyone, decides to play detective. While trying to keep his eye on the ball, and his head above water with the spunky, beautiful sports newscaster Mickey Slavin, Blissberg quietly stalks Furth’s killer through major-league locker rooms and the dark streets of Rhode Island’s capital city. Lots of ballplayers keep their batting averages above .300–but how many have chased a murderer at the same time?
Originally published in 1984 and winner of the prestigious Edgar Award for Best First Novel, Strike Three You’re Dead, was hailed by the Denver Post as “one of the best sports detective novels of all time.”
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