Blockade Billy

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Blockade Billy is the original United States edition of Stephen King’s Blockade Billy, published by Cemetery Dance Publications on April 20, 2010. This 112-page hardcover with dust jacket (ISBN 9781587672286), measuring 127 × 178 × 18 mm, was issued in a print run of 10,000 copies and was later collected in The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. The novella recounts the story of William “Blockade Billy” Blakely, a gifted baseball player whose existence was erased from the sport’s history because of a dark and shocking secret. First editions are identified by the $25.00 dust-jacket price and the statement “First Edition” on the copyright page.

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Blockade Billy. Baseball has always been a game of heroes, legends, and unforgettable stories, but none is stranger than the tale of William “Blockade Billy” Blakely. Old-time fans still whisper about him, yet few records of his career remain. It is almost as if someone wanted him erased from the history of the sport.

Billy arrives in the major leagues as an unlikely catcher with a simple demeanor and surprising talent. At first, he appears awkward and unsophisticated, but his determination and skill quickly help his team achieve remarkable success. As his reputation grows, teammates, coaches, and fans begin to believe they have discovered a once-in-a-generation player.

Beneath Billy’s cheerful exterior, however, lies something deeply unsettling. Strange incidents and inconsistencies begin to raise suspicions, and those who look too closely start to uncover disturbing secrets about his past. What seemed like an inspiring rise to fame gradually transforms into a chilling mystery.

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Publication Date

April 20,2010

ISBN

9781587672286

Number of Pages

112

Print-run

10000

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127 x 178 x 18 mm

First Edition Identifiers

$25.00 DJ price, First Edition on CP

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