The Team
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“You must be heartbroken,” said Mackey. ”You forgot one additional victory. We beat the prince’s team on the baseball field,” said Mackey.
“With corked bats,” reminded Cascaes.
“They had ringers!” Mackey exclaimed.
Chris shrugged. “I’m sure we’ll get a chance to play again.”
“Maybe,” said Dex. “But not any time soon. Your team is headed to South America in a few weeks. And you won’t be a baseball team.”
“A new cover story?” asked Mackey.
“Missionaries,” replied Dex with a smile.
The two Chrises looked at each other.
“Lord help us,” was all Mackey could muster.
About the Author
David M. Salkin is the author of eight thrillers in various genres, including military espionage, crime, horror, science fiction, action-adventure and mystery. With a writing style reminiscent of the late, great Michael Crichton, Salkin’s work keeps his readers turning pages into the late hours. His books have received Gold and Bronze medals in the Stars & Flags book awards, and David has appeared as a guest speaker all over the country.
David is an elected official in Freehold Township, NJ where he has served for twenty years in various roles including Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Township Committeeman and Police Commissioner. He co-owns Salkin’s Jewel Case with his brother and is a Master Graduate Gemologist.
When not working or writing, David prefers to be Scuba diving with his family. He is a Master Diver and “fish geek,” as well as a pretty good chef and wine aficionado. Some of his famous recipes were perfected in the parking lot of Giants Stadium.