Finally, there is hope in the sensational Ron Kane, a strapping rookie pitcher whose fastball scorches the radar gun at an ungodly 110 miles per hour. He can also handle the bat. And play the outfield. With Kane dazzling sellout crowds, the Red Sox are suddenly a juggernaut.

The only fly in the ointment is the fact that murder seems to be stalking the club. Wherever the Sox play, a killer strikes, marking his victims with strange ritualistic symbols. Is a fan responsible for the carnage as he follows the team from town to town? Or could it be that the madman wears a Red Sox uniform?Screwball is not just a savage morality tale; it is a hard-hitting, laugh-out-loud look at the greatest battle in modern-day sports: the struggle for sanity.

Review Quotes

"I once said that if Charles Manson could hit .300, he'd be playing third base in the big leagues. . . . It's a fantastic concept, executed with the perfect timing of a squeeze play." - Jim Bouton, author of Ball Four

"A comic tour de force. . . . This is a novel at once grotesque and hilarious." - David Shaw, Pulitzer Prize-winning media critic and author of Wilt

"[A] hard-hitting mix of baseball thriller and black comedy....Ferrell captures the dark nature of modern sports." - Booklist

"A fun cavalcade." - San Francisco Chronicle

"A masterful blend of wonderful writing and black comedy...thoroughly enjoyable. David Ferrell is a terrific writer." - Miles Corwin, author of The Killing Season

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.96 Inches (H) x 5.34 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)

Weight: .56 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 307

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Sports

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks

Format: Paperback

Author: David Ferrell

Language: English

Street Date: August 10, 2004

TCIN: 1004080441

UPC: 9780060726003

Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-7486

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.56 pounds

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Q&A (4)

Q: How does humor play a role in the narrative?

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A: Humor is woven throughout the story, blending dark comedy with serious themes in a unique way.
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Q: What makes Ron Kane special in this story?

AI Shopping Assistant - 8 days ago

A: Ron Kane's exceptional pitching speed and versatility in playing different positions set him apart in the narrative.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 8 days ago

A: The book explores the darkly comedic intersection of sports, murder, and personal struggles in the world of baseball.
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