Crime, drama, and ice hockey action! One of Paul John Hausleben's most iconic characters from the Adventures of Harry and Paul jumps out of the pages of those books and stars in his own novel in this masterpiece of storytelling.
In the high-octane world of professional ice hockey, where the roar of the crowd and the clash of bodies fill the arena, James T. O'Malley reigns as a hockey goon to be reckoned with. But what drives this infamous enforcer?beloved by fans yet feared by rivals? In his own thrilling tale, O'Malley steps off the bench and into the spotlight, revealing the tangled web of emotions and secrets that lie beneath his hardened exterior.
Once sidelined by his vicious reputation and fierce rivalry with the noble goaltender Paul John Henson, O'Malley's life is a delicate balance of chaos and calm. On the ice, he's a whirlwind of power and fury; off the rink, he's a gentleman caught in the shadow of his own demons. As the stakes rise and old rivalries resurface, O'Malley must confront his past and the turbulent experiences that fuel his rage.
Through grit, resilience, and heart-pounding action, Paul John Hausleben crafts a compelling narrative that delves into themes of identity, redemption, and the complexities of masculinity. Readers will be drawn into O'Malley's dual existence?an exploration of how one man's journey can lead to both turmoil and transformation amid the relentless pace of the game.
Join O'Malley on an emotional rollercoaster as he battles not only rivals on the ice but the inner turmoil that threatens to consume him. This riveting saga will leave you breathless, cheering for a man who may just be more than the sum of his fierce reputation. Experience the heart of hockey as you've never seen it before?this is the story of O'Malley.
Autorentext
Way back in time, when the dinosaurs first died off, at the ripe old age of sixteen, Paul John Hausleben, wrote three stories for a creative writing class in high school. Enrolled in a vocational school, and immersed in trade courses and apprenticeship, left little time for writing ventures but PJH wrote three exceptional and entertaining stories. Paul John Hausleben's stories caught the eye of two English teachers in the college-preparatory academic programs and they pulled the author out of his basic courses and plopped him in advanced English and writing courses. One of the English teachers had immense faith in Paul's talents, and she took PJH's stories, helped him brush them up and submitted them to a periodical for publication. To PJH's astonishment, the periodical published all three of the stories and sent him a royalty check for fifty dollars and . . . that was it. PJH did not write anymore because life got in his way. Fast forward to 2009 and while living on the road in Atlanta, Georgia (and struggling to communicate with the locals who did not speak New Jersey) for his full-time job, PJH took a part-time job writing music reviews for a progressive rock website, and that gig caused the writing bug to bite PJH once more. He recalled those old stories and found the old manuscripts hiding in a dusty box. After some doodling around with them, PJH decided to revisit them. Two stories became the nucleus for the anthology now known as, The Time Bomb in The Cupboard and Other Adventures of Harry and Paul. The other story became the anchor story for the collection known as, The Christmas Tree and Other Christmas Stories, Tales for a Christmas Evening. Now, many years and over thirty-five published works later, along with countless blogs and other work, PJH continues to write. Where and when it stops, only the author really knows.
On the other hand, does he really know?
If you ask Paul John Hausleben, he will tell you that he is not an author, he is just a storyteller. Other than writing, among many careers both paid and unpaid, he is a former semi-professional hockey goaltender, a music fan and music reviewer, an avid sports fan, photographer and amateur radio operator.