IN A SEASON OF WORKING HEROES

About the Book

In a Season Of Working Heroes by Clay Cole presents a dangerous dilemma for its core character, Arty Marlane. Arty, a practicing New Orleans private eye, after dreaming of his return to National Football League glory receives a call from the owner of the newly formed Reno Gunners of the NFL. But his elation quickly turns to dismay as he discovers the owner, as a condition of his joining the team, requires him to use his talents as a shield protecting the new franchise from a dangerous organized crime group who seek not only the owner’s death but complete control of the football team! And in the bargain, Arty must walk a tight line. For if he talks to his teammates, he risks scaring them into panic. If he talks to the police, he risks forfeiting his position as quarterback for the promising young club!

About the Author

“Clay Cole, age 65, is a graduate of Louisiana State University. Having played high school, college, and semi pro football as a defensive lineman, he nurtured dreams of starring in the National Football League. But being sidelined by a major knee injury, he decided to turn his hand at crafting a novel that would appeal to those who, like himself, also carried that dream but found themselves caught in the workday world. His novel truly combines a working man’s dream of an athletic career with the realities of everyday life. He currently lives and works in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.”