Beyond The Seam by Larry  Hunter - Adventure, Sport - A thirteen year old African American teenage boy becomes the best pitcher in his community. Losing one game is an obstacle that haunts his will to play again.  Promises and disappointments distract his dreams, hopes and passion for the game until an old man gives him the wisdom and the magic of mastering a dying craft in the black community. A story of strength, power , dedication, trust,  winning and love for the game regardless of the odds when a young girl comes into his life. The magic of what he could do with a baseball takes him into a small black college that changes his life. A story of family and determination to be the best with a lot of hard sweat and tears. 228 pages - rtf, format