Murder at Wrigley FieldTroy Soos |
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 1/9/2003 |
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It is 1918. World War is being fought in Europe. Mickey Rawlings is playing baseball for the Chicago Cubs. This summer there are debates going on. Is baseball an essential industry? Or should the "employees" be eligible for the draft? Because of the people who have signed up and depleted the ranks of baseball players, Mickey is a starter on second base. Until now he has been an expendable, dependable utility player. He also is a veteran on the team rather than a rookie. This year, he has a rookie under his wing. He is responsible to teach Willie Kaiser what is needed to be a baseball player. Unfortunately, Willie is killed. Mickey once again finds himself in a situation where he wants to discover a murderer. He also has been given the responsibility of finding who is sabotaging the Cubs. Could it be the same person? This book gives a wonderful historical perspective of early 20th century baseball. It also portrays the feelings of America during the first World War. I had heard of the prejudices agains the Germans in the country but not known the full story. Not only is that an issue in this book (Willie Kaiser was shunned because of his name) but also the Sedition Act which repeals freedom of speech. This and other issues of the war help shape the atmosphere that surrounds this story. Murder at Wrigley Field is a cozy mystery. It is enjoyable and has an interesting plot conclusion. It's a good way to spend a rainy afternoon. |
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The Series:
Murder at Fenway Park |
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