Neck

by Maurice White

"I've watched you Joe. And Joe, you are the raw material I can work with". An elaborate racing scam is being conceived and controlled from a prison cell by its mastermind, Rick Stern. Hand-picked recruits are to be trained to build up a stable of horses. Each member will have a special contribution - as Joe discovers when he's called to Rick's cell to be offered a job on discharge from the prison. At the prison gate he is met not by his old girlfriend, Nora, but by the stunning Lily who acts as a go between for Rick. At the stables, his initiation is the first of a chain that absorbs the diverse talents of those chosen to blend not only their minds, but also their bodies, to one common purpose. An ex-jockey, a trainer, a psychologist, and an ex-priest join the team. The intimacy, the rewards of integration, at first fulfil the wildest dreams of Joe. As the project expands, they incorporate a new recruit, fresh talent. But the newcomer begins to notice the cracks that have begun to show in the great plan.

212 pages, Paperback

Published July 14, 2016

About the author

Maurice White was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader. He is the founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. White served as the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey. Earth, Wind & Fire was famous for spanning the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, and more. White won seven Grammys, and was nominated for 21 Grammys in total. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire in 2000.

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