Publisher's Synopsis
In the hallowed halls of Praise The Lord University (PTLU), where the fervor of basketball and the sanctity of religious values intersect, a murder rocks the foundation of an institution seeking fame, glory, and salvation. "Name, Image, and Murder" peels back the layers of this captivating mystery, uncovering a tale of deception, ambition, and the high-stakes game played in the shadows of divine judgment.
At the heart of the story is the grisly demise of Coach William Gallucci, the larger-than-life figurehead of PTLU's burgeoning basketball dynasty. His lifeless body, a canvas of violence, lies at the epicenter of a meticulously crafted narrative that intertwines the new-world-order of college sports with the hypocrisy pouring forth from our religious institutions. As seasoned sports reporter Kyle Sexton unravels the threads of the murder, he discovers a web of scandal, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of glory that transcends the boundaries of the basketball court.
Gallucci, a man driven by an insatiable ego and relentless ambition, harbored secrets that stretched far outside the lines of the basketball arena. From financial exploitation and moral compromise within PTLU's religious echelons to the exploitation of student-athletes for the sake of the university's image, Sexton finds himself navigating a labyrinth of deception where salvation and damnation coexist in the most unexpected places.
As Sexton delves into the lives of those connected to Gallucci, he encounters a cast of characters whose motives range from personal vendettas to outright greed masked as religious righteousness. Recruiting violations, academic fraud, and a cutthroat competition for the brightest athletic talents money can buy further exposes a system where winning is paramount, even if it means sacrificing your own personal values.
The juxtaposition of religious fervor and institutional corruption paints a damning picture of an esteemed university struggling to reconcile its holy façade with the sins that fester beneath the surface.
"Name, Image, and Murder" is a riveting mystery that explores the darkest corners of ambition, the consequences of unchecked power, and the ultimate price of salvation. With a narrative that seamlessly blends suspense, satire, and social commentary, it captivates readers from the first page to the last, challenging their perceptions of fame, faith, and the often-tumultuous intersection between the two.
