by John Grisham
First published 2012
In 1973, rookie phenom "Calico Joe" Castle takes the baseball world by storm, captivating fans with his record-setting hitting streak. But his success collides with the volatile, abusive relationship between his teammate's father, a washed-up Mets pitcher, and his own son. As the two families' fates intertwine, a single fateful at-bat changes their lives forever. Grisham's poignant tale explores the timeless power of forgiveness and the price of chasing your dreams.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, baseball, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 1973
198 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence