One Fall

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Summary: A Look at Professional Wresling
Review: Knowing nothing about professional wrestling I was amazed at how quickly this book captured my interest. The writer keeps this unusual and controversial subject alive with his unique characters and intriguing plot twists. A must read for all professional wrestling fans and anyone who would like to know more about this sport.

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Summary: One Fall has it All
Review: One Fall is a fascinating glimpse into a world I will never experience - professional wrestling. Before reading this novel, I thought of professional wrestlers as simply cardboard cutout characters that filled the cable tv channels for the sleep impaired.

This author changes that view with his three dimensional characters as people you really care about and the emotional, physical and professional turns of their lives. Against this colorful backdrop, a drama unfolds that keeps the reader guessing at every turn. As in every good mystery, I knew there was a plot twist coming and I was sure I knew what it was. For all my smugness, I was delighted to be wrong.

This author delivers on his implied promise to both inform and entertain. I'm eagerly anticipating his next book.

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Summary: New Author with Great Potential
Review: Spencer Baum's command of plot twists, suspense, and character development provides a great read. I was barely acquainted with professional wrestling, but he held my attention all the way through to the last page.
If he can do this well with his first novel, I look forward to his next. Or maybe seeing the screen adaptation of this one.