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Last at Bat

MATT WOLF doesn’t remember his past, or what he used to look like. or his real name.

But the four people who rescued him from a devasting plane crash, do know…everything. Including that the world, including his wife, think Dylan Michael, the greatest baseball player of a generation, died in that crash.

As fans mourn Dylan’s loss, Matt heals. While his face will never look the same, his body recovers and is stronger than ever.

By chance, he realizes he may have played baseball at one time. As his talent resurfaces, it’s clear he has major league ability, maybe super-star ability. But there’s a catch; his past can’t be discovered, or he could spend years in prison.

To reach his dream of returning to “The Show” Matt will need the help of everyone in the small town of Blossom, South Carolina. Problem is, Matt is a white guy and Blossom is a nearly all Black town. A town not really all that fond of white guys, even former big leaguers.

HE WILL NEED TO PROVE TO THE PEOPLE OF BLOSSOM HE’S MORE THAN A BASEBALL PLAYER!

Copyright © 2020 Mark Donahue. All Rights Reserved.

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"Wow! "As a long time major league fan, I loved reading this book. I almost believe that super star was real. Thank you."
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"Loved this book. This was a story that brought tears to my eyes. I loved the characters, the message, the hope. I would read it again."
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"Great book for any baseball fan! The story seems unreal at times but I couldn’t stop and definitely had trouble putting it down."
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"Never a dull moment in this book for a very old baseball fan. Also a pretty good picture of human nature within a small southern town. Fantasy baseball at its best!"
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"Exciting, nail biting, heart breaking & too good to put down until you’ve read it all. It was heartwarming to hear about the oneness of those in a small town."
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"Fun easy read. Enjoyed the way the story unfolded. Liked the characters and great ending. Anyone that has played the game will get it."
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"I couldn’t put this book down. The story is unique and timeless as it both conveys both the love some feel for the game of baseball with the love of strangers helping someone get a second chance at life"
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"I’m not really a baseball fan but I loved every page of this book. I would definitely recommend it. Enjoy!"
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"Outstanding read, no matter how I tried, I couldn’t put it down until I had read the whole story. Great characters, fantastic story line, in a word....... Unputdownable!"
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"This is an amazing story. It tells how humanity, when pulling together, is powerful. Didn't want the story to end."
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Excerpt from Last at Bat

Chapter 1

THERE WAS NO SCREAMING from the passengers. The only sound inside the cabin was a hissing noise created by the ice that pelted the injured jet as it dove through the darkness. Families, lovers, friends, and perfect strangers linked arms and held hands not wanting to die without the touch of another person.

Some prayed to whatever god gave them peace. Others quietly wept knowing how the folks back home would miss them. Some wondered why they had not done more with their lives. Others angrily cursed their fate. Still others sat in stoic silence and conceded it was just their time as it would eventually be everyone’s time.

The first glancing collision was surprisingly mild. Despite the explosive sound of a ten foot section of the left wing being violently ripped off, and the ensuing sparks created by the impact of metal hitting rock, the flash of light and sound gave some passengers fleeting hope. Okay, we got through that, maybe it won’t be so bad.

The second impact eliminated all hope. It snapped the spinal cords of nearly half the passengers instantly killing most and paralyzing the rest. Those who survived that impact were the unlucky ones. The third impact tore off the right wing and sent the cabin of the jet somersaulting down a mountain valley littered with pine trees, large boulders and unforgiving dirt.

As if in a gigantic blender the seats holding the passengers were ripped from their moorings and now lifeless bodies were smashed against the interior of the rapidly disintegrating air craft or tossed out into the cold and rain. Those who remained in the center section of the jet were soon engulfed by ignited jet fuel that swept through the cabin with a “whoosh.”

For several moments the remnants of the lifeless jet could be heard cascading down the valley like fading thunder at the end of a summer’s storm. Then there was utter silence except a new hissing sound. It was rain hitting white hot metal.

 

Excerpted from Last at Bat by Mark Donahue, Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. 

The greatest baseball player of all time suffers an injury and turns to pain meds for relief. After becoming addicted he loses his wife, his career, and his life, when his plane crashes and kills everyone on board…except one.

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