Why Kill the Candyman

by W.L. George, Anita Garner

This is a story of a young man with an abundance of athletic gifts and enough charm to take him anywere. But he spends much of his energy battling his charismatic father for control of his life.

Like " Prince Of Tides, " his family structure is complex and deeply flawed. Like " Good Will Hunting, " the young man shows exceptional promise. And like " The Great Santini," his father wields absolute power.

Famous and influential people are drawn to him. Women like him. Men either like him or fear him. But he is interested only in indulging all of his appetites and getting that little bit extra that proves he's special.

He's out to break every rule and ignore every boundary in his quest to beat his Dad at his own game. The Labor Union and the mob are perfect allies for a forceful young man on such a mission.

But overnight, the rules change.

220 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 1998