Play the Game - Tim Routch
Tim Routch received a degree in Environmental Engineering from Ohio State University. He worked in the oilfields of West Texas for several years before transferring to Tulsa, Oklahoma. With the collapse of the oil industry in the 80's, Tim went to work as an environmental engineer, ultimately forming his own consulting company. At the ripe age of fifty he accepted a position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He was stationed in the Virgin Islands for eleven years before transferring to Charleston, South Carolina. After seven years in Charleston he retired and finished writing "Play the Game." The novel was a work of love which spanned nearly fifteen years of writing. He always said he had a story inside of him which needed to be told. The story was so long it initially exceeded over 600,000 words before editing.
GENRE: Coming of age, historical fiction. Takes place in 1960's and 70's.
Blurb:
A young boy spends years chasing his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. When he reaches eighteen and his goal is within reach, he is drafted to fight in Vietnam. This game changer leads to new adventures far from home. The story is full of colorful characters, witty dialogue and emotional highs and lows. Historical timestamps from the 60's and 70's are prevalent throughout.
