Forced Out

Stephen Frey's riveting novels appeal to readers of all inclinations with their pageturning, heart-pounding tension. Devoted readers of the author's fourteen previous novels will be enthralled by this new work, which showcases Frey's unrivaled storytelling skills and suspense-packed plots. Forced to retire from his job as a scout for the Yankees, Jack Barrett is just getting by in a small Florida town when his daughter drags him to watch the local minor league team play. On the field, he spots a remarkable player, Mikey Clement, a kid whose amazing natural skill on the field is overshadowed by his bad attitude and solitary habits. In Clement, Jack thinks he might have found his ticket back to the big time. But the young man has a secret that will put all of Jack's plans--and maybe even his life--in jeopardy. Forced Out is a nonstop, tightly wrought tale of suspense, but Frey also creates an intricate, character-driven saga that delves into the psychological nature of redemption, guilt, and revenge. This novel examines two men attempting to reinvent themselves who find that they can't escape their pasts--and as destinies converge, loyalties are tested and dreams collide with violent and unpredictable results.