Satirical Novel Follows Charles Manson’s Rise to Fame in Major Leagues
CRANFORD, N.J., Jan. 28, 2009 — When Charles Manson masterminded the gruesome Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, he took his place among America’s most notorious criminals. In his satirical novel, “Chuckin’ Chuck: The Astonishing Tale of Charles Manson Pitching in the Major Leagues” (published by AuthorHouse – http://www.authorhouse.com), Mike Seid uses his slightly twisted sense of humor to bring this aged murderer back into the spotlight – this time with an unexpected knack for knuckleballs.
Seid begins the novel inside the walls of Corcoran State Prison in California. A tense game of baseball unfolds between two prison teams. The pitcher on the mound is none other than Manson. As he strikes out another batter with his amazing knuckleball, a pale skinny visitor watches from the stands. Seth White, the newest intern for the New England Mavericks, takes out his cell phone and makes a call that changes America’s favorite pastime forever.
The Mavericks’ owner, Hugh J. Winbaugh III, prides himself on leaving no stone unturned in his hunt for players. He knows Manson could be his ticket to the World Series, especially after his proud team failed to make the playoffs last season for the first time in over a decade. He orchestrates a shady deal with prison staff to spring Manson, and the pint-sized icon of evil becomes the Mavericks’ star pitcher.
Readers follow Manson and the Mavericks from spring training camp in Miami to New England and across the country. As Manson assimilates to life on the outside and his rise to fame, protestors come out of the woodwork. Leading the fight is a group of Pete Rose supporters who dub themselves the Peteniks. Their mantra is “At least Pete never killed anyone!” As the season barrels toward the World Series, Manson’s stardom raises the ire of a leading crime reporter. The hard-charging reporter makes it her mission to stop the insanity, but the Mavericks are poised to ride “Chuck Mann’s” golden arm straight to the World Series.
Seid fills the novel with supporting characters that range from ridiculous to somewhat noble, and outrageous human flaws abound. With sharp wit and a warped sense of humor, Seid addresses the criminal behavior that has become commonplace in sports and the irresistible attraction Americans have for the macabre.
About the Author: Mike Seid was a standup comedian for 15 years. His involvement in a three-day background shoot for the movie “Mr. Saturday Night” inspired him to write screenplays. His work includes a screenplay adaptation of “Chuckin’ Chuck” and “Of Yuppie Scum.” Seid recently cowrote the screenplay “Number One with A Bullet,” a comedy about a washed up crooner kidnapped by three bungling kidnappers who mistake him for someone more successful. Seid lives in Cranford, N.J., and works as a legal consultant in Westfield, N.J. “Chuckin’ Chuck” is his first novel.
AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher (http://www.authorhouse.com) for emerging, self-published (http://www.authorhouse.com/GetPublished/FAQ.aspx) authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com.
EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Promotional Services Department
Tel: 888-728-8467 ext. 5192
Fax: 812-961-3133
Email:
(When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.)
# # #
