Goodreads Synopsis
The Enhanced league is a collection of short stories and anthems centered around a year in a fictional baseball league. It has a slight science fiction background. This league has a lot more pomp than you might be used to, and nobody seems to care if the players use performance enhancing drugs.
Stories involve existing heroes, up and comers, and falling stars. While there are the obvious stories that take place on the field of play, there are also human interest stories that take place around the baseball gyrations. These stories involve scouting, trades, ruthless business decisions, and even relationships.
I enjoyed researching and bringing you The Enhanced League, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
My review
An enjoyable read, and a different one for me. I can’t say that I am a baseball fan but reading The Enhanced League by C.S. Boyack does make you feel as if you are immersed in the world of Baseball. C. S. Boyack achieves this by writing engaging characters, adding a touch of humour and superb descriptions of the intricacies of the game itself, and the characters who live, breathe baseball, plus the use of devices, or drugs to create ‘enhanced’ players.
An interesting concept for a story.
My rating: 4 stars
I recommend this particularly for baseball and sport fans and to those who enjoy well crafted human interest storytelling.
I look forward to reading more from C.S. Boyack. This is the first book I have read from him and I am pleased to say it was an engaging read. I believe to date he has written 17 books.
It is available to buy on Amazon:
Links:
C. S. Boyack’s blog: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/
C. S. Boyack offers interesting interview possibilities on his Lisa Burton Radio show:
https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/lisa-burton-radio/
Social Media Links
Authors Website: https://mjmallon.com
Twitter: @Marjorie_Mallon and @curseof_time
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17064826.M_J_Mallon
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Baseball and science fiction; now that is truly original.
Have a great week. Stay safe. Stay inspired.
Yes, it surely is. I love original stories. A great week to you too. Stay safe and inspired too! x
Thanks
Craig Boyack is one of the most imaginative writers out there! So nice to see this collection getting some love today, Marje! Have alerted the Media! 😀 <3
Yeah, that’s wonderful Marcia. Fantastic. 🙂
Means a lot to me, Marcia. Thanks.
I don’t like baseball as much as football or hockey, but I do enjoy a game or two in the summer (even though my poor Pirates are usually in last place). That said, this book—to me—was so much more than a story about baseball. I loved the spectacle of the sport he created, but what really captured me was the characters. I thought they were rich and well developed, and I enjoyed seeing how all the arcs progressed. I also enjoyed the vignettes between chapters very much.
So nice seeing this book spotlighted here. It deserves an audience.
I agree, it is so nice to highlight Craig’s work. I’ve been meaning to read his novels for some time now. Every now and then I step outside my usual read: fantasy, to try something new. It’s great to read a wide range of genres and styles. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment Staci. Awesome. 🙂
I know nothing about baseball but enjoyed this book. Great review, Marie. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
Same! Glad you enjoyed too Harmony. All the best, Marje
So glad you took a chance on Enhanced League. I had fun playing with some new toys, like the second person POV anthems. It’s a nice stepping stone to my larger works and priced to accomplish that.
My pleasure Craig. I didn’t realise you’d written so many books until I checked out your Goodreads page. You are quite the prolific author. I’m in awe! 🙂
Honestly, I didn’t either until you pointed it out.
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It’s looking like a banner day for me. Not only is there a great post up about Serang, there is also this one about The Enhanced League. Give Marje a visit and check out her site while you’re there. She’s had characters on Lisa Burton Radio, and is a nice person all around. If you’re lamenting the baseball season, like I am, Enhanced League might be the balm you need right now.
A lovely review of this book, Marje.
I’m not a huge baseball fan, either, but am intrigued by the concept of this one of Craig’s. I have it waiting on my kindle with a bunch of his other books. *sigh* I’ll get to them. 🙂 Hope you’re well.
Know the feeling! I have so many books on my kindle… Yes, fortunately I’m well Sarah. Hope you and yours are too. Take care. 🙂 Marje
Thanks for taking a chance on some of my titles. I’m missing baseball, which should be going in force right now. You’ll get to it one day and I’d love to know what you think.
Oh, my hubby is missing his golf and still has to pay his subscription. He is considering sneaking on the golf course… Lol. No one will be there…
I imagine the Kentucky Derby isn’t going to happen either. I’m not a huge sports fan, but enjoy some things, like the Olympics.
It’s been a while since I’ve read this one. It was so inventive and clever. I’m not a huge baseball fan (a game here or there), but I was riveted by The Enhanced League. I especially loved the back-and-forth with the announcers. So much fun!
Thank you, Mae. I had a good time researching and assembling this one.
Great job Craig. <3
Ah, so lovely to hear Mae, thanks for commenting. 🙂
Thank you, Marje. I haven’t read Craig’s collection yet, but you’ve sparked my interest. YAY! All the best.
Great, that’s what I like to hear. Thank you Gwen I am sure Craig will be thrilled. 🙂
I’ve only read two of Craig’s books, Marje, (he writes them faster than I can keep up – lol). I do like his humor, zany characters, and fast pace. I’m not much of a baseball fan either, so will probably stick to some of his other ones before getting to this one. Thanks for the review. 🙂
Yes he is a prolific author. I’m a snail paced one.. Lol. I tend to do everything slow so no change there.. Yes, do give Craig’s books a try. 🙂
I used to publish 2 books a year, Marje, and now it’s 1 book every 2 years. Sigh. This pandemic doesn’t help. Happy Writing, my friend. 🙂
Hi Diana, I seem to have missed your comment. Happy writing to you too. x
Thanks, Marje. No problem. Have a lovely day and take care. <3
This is an interesting one indeed. Glad that you enjoyed it. Stay in & stay safe!
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Enhanced League was a lot of fun and thought provoking regarding sports. See this excellent review from Marjorie Mallon.
Thanks for the help spreading the word.
You bet!
Very glad you took the time to write this!
I’m not a sports person, but this sounds very interesting, and I know Craig made it even better than that! 😁
Yes, I am looking forward to reading more from Craig. Thanks for commenting on my review.
You’re quite welcome! 🙂
I’m not a huge fan of baseball either, so it’s good to know that you don’t have to be in order to enjoy this book. Great review, Marje. Congrats to Craig! He’s so creative. 😀 xo
Yes, he truly is such a prolific and creative writer. And so supportive too. Hats off to him. 🙂 x
Yes! 😀