Gary Morgenstein Talks About ‘A Dugout to Peace‘ the final installment of his ‘A Mound Over Hell‘ Trilogy out December 5, 2023.
Playwright and author, Gary Morgenstein has completed his ‘A Mound Over Hell‘ Trilogy, with the final installment being ‘A Dugout to Peace‘, available in stores and online on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Morgenstein has spent nearly a decade living with the characters of his dystopian baseball trilogy and discusses how completing the series of book, spanning over 1500 pages comes with a great relief and sadness. Where as some authors might feel the end being a divorce, this seems to be a graduation for his characters and the completion of a saga that shows us what could be, if we are not careful.
Along with ‘A Dugout to Peace‘ being released, Morgenstein’s play, ‘A Black and White Cookie‘ has been nominated for several BroadwayWorld awards as well including best supporting actress, best ensemble cast and best play.
All three of Morgenstein’s books are available for order on BHC Press or can be purchased at your local retailer and Amazon.
‘A Dugout to Peace‘ is available in stores and online on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Here are the summaries for each book in the trilogy:
‘It’s 2098 and the last season of baseball—forever. After the ravages of WWIII, the once all-American sport is now synonymous with terrorism and treason. Holograms run the bases for out-of-shape players and attendance averages fifteen spectators per game. The only ballpark left is Amazon, once known as Yankee Stadium.
America, nearly wiped out by radical Islam, has established a society based on love. Religion, social media, and the entertainment industry have been outlawed. All acts of patriotism are illegal, and the country is led by Grandma. Heading up the Family in her home base in the Bronx, she works tirelessly to build a lasting legacy for the future.
In a world where laws restrict nearly every move people make, baseball pitcher Puppy Nedick and his ex-wife Annette are on the run. Branded by their government as American traitors and murderers, they and their friends must now navigate the chaotic remnants of London.
As Puppy faces an uncertain future run by secret police, robots, and holograms, he is determined to save the world using the only weapon he has—baseball.
Winter 2099
Finally cleared of treason charges, Puppy Nedick is now the Commissioner of Baseball. Vowing to return the game to its previous national glory, he becomes alarmed when there is little interest in the sport. Troubled by flagging attendance, excessively polite fans, and the poor quality of play, Puppy makes a radical decision: return the dying sport to the game of old.
Attendance soars and suddenly gamegoers are rooting for the home team, participating in bobblehead giveaways, waving banners, and vying for autographs of the celebrity players. Baseball is becoming the national pastime again. And those who are in power are watching.
