Historical-fiction set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District as Greenlee Field opens and the Crawfords rise. A compelling story world for libraries, classrooms, and civic reading programs.
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In 1932, Pittsburgh’s Hill District sits at the center of Black baseball. As Gus Greenlee readies his stadium and assembles a dream roster, a missing person case exposes tensions between community justice and indifferent authorities. Shadowball on the Hill blends sports history, noir intrigue, and the lived texture of a city on the cusp of change.
Built for libraries, HBCUs, African American Studies, U.S. History, sports & culture programs, and city-wide reads.
| Format | ISBN | Price (USD) | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 979-8-218-67425-0 | $30.00 | IngramSpark |
| eBook | — | $9.99 | Kindle / Apple Books |
| Audiobook | — | TBD | Coming soon |
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“A vivid, layered story that opens doors to overlooked American history. A perfect pick for campus and city-wide reads.”
“Students connected instantly. The discussion guide turned our club into a standing-room series.”
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