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The Player Who Preferred Quiet: A Sports Story in the Gallagher Road Universe
Paperback
Series: The Gallagher Road Chronicles
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ISBN13: 9798194310067
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 23 2026
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 23 2026
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Player Who Preferred Quiet is an original work of sports fiction set within an alternate-history basketball universe. The narrative follows the professional career and personal evolution of Evan Harlan, a methodical, private NBA center known for his defensive discipline and strict daily routines. Spanning a seven-city playing career-including intervals in Detroit, Washington, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Phoenix, New Jersey, and Seattle-the story explores the challenges of navigating public attention while maintaining firm personal boundaries. Written as a focused study on privacy, individuality, and personal routine, this edition includes a comprehensive photographic record illustrating the character's athletic timeline, grooming routines, and transition from his early playing days into coaching.
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