[The Conman] will make you laugh and cry, as you root for Conor all the way.
“Since second grade, Conor Nash had lived with a single purpose: to be a big-league pitcher.” For many years, this laser-like focus propels Conor forward. Baseball is his lifeblood, his lover, his addiction. Although he attains some minor success in the sport, the path is not often easy. Even with the support of family and friends, Conor endures rejections and disappointments, temptations and defeats. All of this he can handle, but what about a career ending injury?
A damaged shoulder leaves Conor looking for a new direction in a life that has never been about anything but baseball. Nobody really looks forward to change, but reading about Conor’s misfortune is simply captivating and ultimately heartwarming. With some charming anecdotes from his younger days and brushes with the greats along the way, The Conman is a truly enjoyable fictional retelling of a true story. From the highs (being signed with amazing teams, marriage, loyal friends) to the lows (being released from contracts with amazing teams, relationship difficulties, losing loved ones to illness), Murphey and Comstock really encapsulate the human experience from an athlete’s perspective. The Conman is a must-read for baseball fans the world over. It will make you laugh and cry, as you root for Conor all the way.
