Allyson M W Dyar reviewed Dead at Third by Gregory Payette
Review of 'Dead at Third' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I love watching sports, so when I saw this book offered on one of the myriad of books for sale emails that I subscribe to, I just had to jump on it.
Henry Walsh is a former police detective, due to circumstances not outlined in this particular story, now finds himself part of the security staff for one of the Florida professional baseball teams, which just happens to be located in the area where he grew up. The owner's star prospect has turned up dead and asks his security people Henry and Alex to investigate the situation as the player that Lance was supposed to replace is now accused of Lance's death.
As Thomas Wolfe is noted to have said something to the effect that one can't go home, Henry finds this to be true as it was Henry's father who introduced baseball to Lance and many of the folks …
I love watching sports, so when I saw this book offered on one of the myriad of books for sale emails that I subscribe to, I just had to jump on it.
Henry Walsh is a former police detective, due to circumstances not outlined in this particular story, now finds himself part of the security staff for one of the Florida professional baseball teams, which just happens to be located in the area where he grew up. The owner's star prospect has turned up dead and asks his security people Henry and Alex to investigate the situation as the player that Lance was supposed to replace is now accused of Lance's death.
As Thomas Wolfe is noted to have said something to the effect that one can't go home, Henry finds this to be true as it was Henry's father who introduced baseball to Lance and many of the folks whom Henry grew up with seem to be involved, one way or the other.
Despite the title, this isn't a sports book per se but more of a character study of secrets and lies that Henry's friends have kept for decades.
I enjoyed the book and I would consider reading more in the series if I come across them for sale.