The Third Pitch

Why does a Church Cardinal, a man of the cloth, need a fixer to retrieve a package for him? What could possibly be in the package requiring such secrecy? Charlie Franklin's clients are usually unsavory denizens climbing from the underbelly of Cleveland, Ohio. He would like to believe the Cardinal is different but, early on, he has his doubts.

Follow Charlie as he searches for the truth while dodging a growing number of curious characters who, quite suddenly, are very interested in Charlie's mission: a local mob boss, the quirky T.K. Constantine, and the mysterious little man all dressed in black.

Unlock the Cardinal's mystery in Robert Allen Stowe's startlingly realistic novel, The Third Pitch.

Native Clevelander Robert Allen Stowe delivers a gritty realistic canvas of the industrial Cleveland Flats of the 1970s, and captures the gut-wrenching fear that pervaded many souls during that era. A former musician, teacher and business executive, Stowe experienced both the bright lights and the dark underbelly of his native city. He served his time working in the steel mills, leading to the accurate portrayal of the ruins they spawned.Aveteran writer, Robert Stowe paints scenes and characters with a style that allows the reader to join the story throughout the book. The realism is breathtaking, the views outstanding. There is never a question about the authenticity of the words.