Brushback

Year of Publication
1998
Publication Type
Novel
Series Title
Mario Balzic series, 14/17
Number of Pages or Episodes
278 p.
Language
English
Contributors Author: K. C. Constantine
Publisher
The Mysterious Press of Warner Books
City
New York
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Abstract
Rugs Carlucci handles this case: “the brutal murder of Brushback Bobby Blasco, a local hero who once beaned the immortal Ted Williams, even though Williams was his Red Sox teammate,” says Booklist in a starred review. “Blasco, who has a history of beating wives and girlfriends, has been bludgeoned to death with a Louisville Slugger autographed by the Splendid Splinter.
Notes
K. C. Constantine is a pseudonym of Carl Constantine Kosak (1934— ).
Author Biography
Carl Constantine Kosak (1934— ) was born in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County and educated at Westminster College. He wrote under the K.C. Constantine pseudonym for 40 years before unveiling his identity at the 16th Festival of Mystery held by Oakmont's Mystery Lovers Bookshop. He lives in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.
Time
1990s
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