In
Fall of the Mighty
, the second installment of Larry Forcey's
Diamonds through Waterloo
series, readers are thrust into the heart of early twentieth-century Manhattan and the raw energy of baseball's Deadball Era.
Follow the harrowing journey of William Jennings, an orphan who steps beyond the shelter of St. Mary's after a series of devastating losses leave him seeking answers about his hidden past. As he processes his discovery of society's latent cruelties, William finds unexpected allies in the heroes of baseball, who impart life lessons and offer hope. This captivating tale of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of knowing his place in the world promises to transport readers to a historic era infused with the optimism and grit that defined a nation.