Satan’s Glove

by Cousin Vinny Agnello and Carolyn Rae

In 1991, Eddie Romano, an undersized, unconfident kid, finds an antique baseball glove while on a treasure hunt of the ruins of the old Comiskey Park in Chicago.

Instantly that glove becomes his obsession. While sleeping at night, he’s transported to a dreary, decrepit ballpark where he learns the game of baseball from Billy, a skillful young ballplayer, who seems to be under the control of a dark, sinister figure who calls himself, “The Manager.”

Miraculously, Eddie becomes a better ballplayer and is rewarded for anti-social behavior by having his skills improve. As his bad attitude causes him to lose more and more friends on his team, he starts receiving phone calls from legendary baseball players Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig who attempt to steer his behavior in the complete opposite direction.

Unbeknownst to Eddie, two factions of “angels” are waging a war for his soul. What is the price of glory? Eddie will soon find out.

5 out of 5 fairies

Wow, I loved this. Eddie seems like a pretty average kid from the start, and the transformation in him is stunning. I love the war being waged for his soul, all wrapped up in the game of baseball. I was curious to see how that would play out, it’s such a unique idea. The descriptions are vivid, and I absolutely had chills running down my spine when the manager was mentioned and speaking. The place Billy Green is trapped truly sounds like some kind of hell, and made my skin crawl just imagining it. I really liked the idea of two famous baseballers being guardian angels of sorts, trying to steer Eddie in the right direction. Overall, an engaging young adult read that will captivate readers young and old.

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On the evening of August 22, 2008, Mr. Agnello was accosted by two gunmen and shot twice in the leg in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The motive for that shooting was never determined. As of this date, no one has been arrested. 

Agnello recovered from the shooting and currently resides in Monticello, Georgia. This is the final evolution of a story that he received in a dream-like state back in 1991. “Cousin Vinny” believes that his colorful past gives him greater insight into the plights of the people we meet in our daily lives. He truly hopes you enjoy this adventure.

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