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Frank Ewert's disarming collection of short fiction starts off with an inside view of small-time, big identity Canadian hockey, its meaning, its plays, its lingo. But each story's distinct voice quickly reveals universal themes of rivalry, calling, discipline, infatuation, and national dignity that invite every reader to be more than a spectator. The characters have keen direction and surprising priorities that open this unknown world to the uninitiated.

In the seaside town of San Benedetto, soccer (or calcio) is more than just a sport: it's an obsession. Twenty-two-year-old Etto, however, couldn't care less about soccer. His twin brother Luca, a rising soccer star, died tragically in a motorcycle accident, and their mother, unable to cope with her grief, drowned herself on the anniversary of Luca's death.

Beyond the slammer walls, hearts beat in rhythm with the roar of the crowd. The Tidy Yates Show is just the opening act. This six-story collection takes you on a journey into the soul of prison sports, where dedication, grit, and unwavering passion defy confinement. Feel the pulse of competition, the sting of defeat, and the unyielding hunger for victory.