Ray Paul hits a home run with his newest novel. The story chronicles Todd Mueller's journey through the complexities of love, the world of business and his ambition to parlay his hopping fastball into a major league career. Unfortunately, life conspires against the young man and Todd is beset with many problems, some of his own making. Despite his weaknesses, Todd is a man we can cheer for. The author's writing style is down to earth. He imparts life lessons without a hint of preaching and displays a firm grasp of human nature. Todd's triumphs and failures are cleverly woven into a storyline that is not only entertaining, but a mosaic of universal, recognizable and all-too-human traits. Ray Paul has mastered the art of storytelling.