In fact, it's all extremely complicated and Cletis never knows for sure what he's supposed to do or feel. There's a heavy burden on Cletis (nicknamed for the cleats he wears) or Torlock as he's known by his original family. What is, in the beginning, a simple story about the game of baseball and collector cards and doing good deeds becomes one of dark forces working against the Dungarvan family, a family with at least 1,000 years of secrets. If you enjoy the play-by-play game, this is for you.Īs the story moves along, it becomes clear only that Cletis is central to the fulfillment of the prophecy written on the outside of the wooden box that the old woman, Abish, gives him. Beyond that, the story is filled with small surprises and adventure.Īnd lots of baseball. There's only a little predictability in that the fearsome, homely witch is not what she seems and because The Traveler can change form, you never know for sure who is evil and who can be trusted. Bruce Newbold has created a world of sandlot baseball and time travel fantasy that captivates. If you're a fan of books like "The Dark is Rising" or the "Harry Potter" series, this story is for you.
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