THATCHER HELDRING grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where he taught himself to write and play sports—though not at the same time. He has had several jobs in publishing. He has also worked as a grocery bagger, a ditchdigger, a small forward, a goalie, a scorekeeper, a coach, a rabid fan, a benchwarmer, and a shortstop. This is his second novel. He lives with his wife and son in Seattle, a good place for indoor sports.
