Lords of Autumn

An Autumn Series Novel

De: Richard W. Nave

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

For the numbered days of his life, fate favored Will Scott, the oldest son of Rear Admiral Rafford Scott. Handsome, charismatic, athletic, and most likely to succeed, Will is North Chicago High School's first All-American halfback. Sought after by colleges nationwide, Will finds love, gridiron glory and tragedy at Eastern University in Beaumont Texas.

Beneath the dazzling world of college football lies passion, heartbreak, deceit and revenge. The road to glory runs through Beaumont, alongside chicanery, masters of manipulation, and multiple crimes, including murder. In this first novel of the Autumn Series, the unsettled times of the 1960's come together in a story of young love, old money, racism, gridiron glory and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. When destiny is measured out, Will's friend, Zack Morrison, known by sportswriters as the Black Mountain, says it best: "Sometimes destiny ain't worth a damn." Follow Will, Zack and Jim Hall, a genetic masterpiece, a lover of the ladies and one of the best that ever strapped on the pads, from high school to college and beyond. They were, and forever will be, the LORDS OF AUTUMN.

Amid those who remember, and the younger generations who are familiar with Remember the Titans, 1960's integration still impacts lives today. Lords of Autumn is historical fiction, bringing readers to that controversial era, touching on integration and the Vietnam War, set against the backdrop of the glory days of college football. A complex story with layered plots, the author's own life experiences play an integral role in the book, providing intimate detail that aids in the story's credibility. Its core message is clear - glory is fleeting and true friendship, regardless of skin color, is priceless. This story chronicles the life and experiences of alpha male Will Scott, an All-American halfback, and best friends Jim Hall and Zack Morrison from their high school days through college and beyond.

Caught in a racial firestorm at Eastern University in Beaumont, Texas, the three men and all the incoming freshmen football players take a stand against those who don't want Zack, the first black athlete to receive a scholarship in the Southwest Conference, on their team. Following a violent confrontation, it becomes clear that when a few good men take a stand, the course of history can be changed. The world needs more men like Will, Jim and Zack and the ladies that share their lives.

Lords of Autumn is the first book in a five-part series, which includes Battles of Autumn. Sons of Autumn, Edge of Autumn and End of Autumn.