Norman Keifetz Bücher

Bash is a spy, a special kind of spy, caught up in the devious intrigue of naval Intelligence during the war in Vietnam. He's handsome, clever, and smart-essential prerequisites for “honey trap” assignments. He seduces foreign agents and is well aware that they welcome his intentions if only to gather intelligence of their own. What he doesn't know is that they have another purpose as well-a double or triple agenda to get from him the secret he doesn't even realizes he knows. Bash lives in a world of lies, half-truths at best, as befitting his role. But this unknown secret insinuates itself to the point that he becomes awash in his own paranoia. The action careens from those spy days to the present and back again-in New York, Paris, Hong Kong, London, Saigon, Washington, East Germany, culminating in the secret all had sought, a secret so hidden that it threatens his present life twenty years later.

Belle Fortman is a feisty, curious, intelligent woman who is determined to break into a traditional world controlled by men who will go to extremes to exclude her--professional baseball. Against all odds, she's determined to become the first woman umpire in the Major Leagues. In this endeavor, she faces obstacles--from setbacks in umpiring school to travails in her life and on the field as she moves up the minor league system, from tank town sandlot games to Triple A, longing for an assignment in the Majors. Along the way, Belle falls in love and runs into characters readers get to know so well that they'll feel they've actually met them. The author has the uncanny skill to make the strangest, most unlikely characters seem so compellingly real.

Norman Keifetz, who has published three novels, had plays performed, entertained readers with many short stories, is a surprising writer. A treat for readers who know his work and for those who come upon his writing for the first time. He's not a household name and it is puzzling why he doesn't have that kind of celebrity. If a good book is a cure for insomnia, he will keep you awake and thinking and wanting more. Mr. Keifetz has lectured on writing and the creative spirit over the years at book festivals and seminars around the country -- in little cities and big -- Glens Falls, NY, Las Cruces, NM, Cincinnati, OH, Chicago, IL --to name a few. He's published literary criticism, poetry, and has had plays produced. Sweet, Sour, and Sad is his first collection of unpublished works. His new bi-lingual novella, The Smoking Contest (in English and French), is on press. Mr. Keifetz was married to the late Joyce Engelson, a legendary editor in book publishing.And their daughter, Mandy Keifetz, was the fiction winner of the 2010 AWP Award Series with her novel, Flea Circus.

Set in post-Korean War Brooklyn, this literary detective story follows two veterans navigating life amid charm, humor, and tragedy. As they delve into a police procedural filled with unexpected twists, they confront the backdrop of the New York Police Department's efforts to overcome the corruption exposed by the Knapp commission. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, resilience, and the complexities of justice in a changing urban landscape.

In a small college town, the discovery of tainted water ignites a battle led by Nick Adamson, an eccentric college professor and war veteran, against the water companies. As he rallies the community, Nick finds himself under scrutiny from both local law enforcement and state police, who suspect him of being the sniper responsible for targeting officials involved in a controversial event. The story weaves themes of civic duty, paranoia, and the struggle for justice against a backdrop of small-town intrigue.

Without information about the author, the focus shifts entirely to the book's content. The narrative explores intriguing themes and complex characters that engage readers with their unique journeys. The plot unfolds in a captivating setting, drawing in audiences with unexpected twists and emotional depth. Readers can expect a thought-provoking experience that challenges perceptions and evokes strong feelings, making it a compelling addition to any bookshelf.