A Texas-born, billionaire baby-boomer’s life-long love of baseball shapes his adulthood. However, his enormous success fails to erase memories of a childhood missing a ‘heart and soul’ relationship with a father now near death. In an effort to finally close the “broken circle,” he leaves New York and catches “the last train home.”

Biographical, Drama, Family, Memoir, Romance,,Family

James T. Phalen —a one-time farm boy from rural Texas is one of the wealthiest men in America; his advice is sought by Presidents. With his father near death, and haunted by childhood memories, he leaves New York for home, to try and close the broken circle.

New York, Texas

Yes

Internal Journey/Rebirth,,Rags to Riches

Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Twist,,Philosophical Questions,Twist

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Name: James T. Phalen

Age: 40

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Complex, Educated, Honorable, Perseverance, Selfless, Strong Moral Code, Confident, Romantic, Sexy, Empathetic, Engaging, Sophisticated, Aspiring, Leader,Leader,Aspiring,Educated,Outspoken,Decisive,Engaging,Empathetic

Name: Alise

Age: 34

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Confident, Engaging, Sophisticated, Decisive, Empathetic, Romantic, Aspiring, Beautiful, Charming, Faithful, Honorable, Strong Moral Code, Educated, Sexy,Educated,Romantic,Sophisticated,Sexy,Charming

Name: John Quincy Phalen

Age: 70

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Complex, Decisive, Leader, Unapologetic, Blunt, Masculine, Outspoken, Religious, Aggressive,Masculine,Religious,Blunt,Unapologetic

Name: Crane Vanderpool III

Age: 39

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Insecure, Manipulative, Power-hungry, Greedy, Blunt, Crazy, Desperate, Villainous, Aggressive,Villainous,Aggressive,Crazy,Manipulative,Greedy,Narcisstic

Gene is a father, a former Oprah guest author (12 books), a past Pulitzer-nominee, former engineer, (A Family Gathering epic novel), inactive Marine and screenwriter. Gene wrote his first novel at age 12, inspired by his mother teaching him to read at age 4. Of all the writing processes, he enjoys the rewrites and editing: "That's where the real writing takes place - the perfecting of the story," he insists. Two more novels are in progress. His detailed bio is available at GeneCartwright.com

Age: 35-54

Target Gender: Universal

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Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Falcon Creek Publishing Co.

Year Published: 1997

Yes

ISBN-13: 978-0964975675