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by Tim Green
Ty Lewis is ecstatic when the school coach recruits him for the football team. Unfortunately, Ty’s Uncle Gus has other plans for him – namely, scrubbing toilets for Gus’s cleaning service. Ty’s only relief from his oppressive uncle comes in the too-rare times he can spend with his big brother, Thane, a college football star who’s headed for the NFL.
But when Uncle Gus gets involved with the local mob boss, a man called “Lucy”, and Lucy finds out how famous Thane is, things begin to spiral out of control. As the tension ratchets up, Ty finds himself trapped in a dangerous web. The stakes are high, and one false move on Ty’s part could destroy his brother’s future.
| Author | Tim Green |
Also in this series: |
| Narrator | Tim Green | Football Genius |
| Length | 6 hrs and 9 mins | Football Champ |
| Series | Football Genius, Book 2 | The Big Time |
| © Copyright | 2008 Tim Green | |
| ℗ Audio Copyright | 2009 Full Cast Audio |
Meet the Cast: |
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| Tim Green | Narrator |
| Bryce Humphrey | Ty Lewis |
| Dominic Lloyd | Thane “Tiger” Lewis |
| Lanny Freshman | Uncle Gus |
| Patricia Catchouny | Aunt Virginia |
| Theresa Egloff | Charlotte |
| Robert Brophy | Morty |
| Steven Braddock | Coach V |
| Dan Bostick | Principal Clemons |
| Jacob Morris-Knower | Calvin West |
| 00Nicholas Ziobro0000 | Michael Poyer |
| Katherine Gibson | Mr. Clemon’s secretary |
| Four Rude Boys | Joshua Bostick, Jesse Navagh, Collin Purcell and Ryan Sparkes |
| Michael Chiappone | Lucy |
| Trevor Hill | Mike |
| Michael Larkin | D’Amico |
| Dustin Czarny | Big Al |
| David Baker | Agent Kline |
| Julie Purcell | Bus Driver |
| Tim Davis-Reed | NFL Commissioner |
| Katherine Gibson | Calvin’s mom |
| Veronica Dyer | the trainer |
| Susan Navagh | Linda Roche |
| Todd Hobin | Dr. Garrett |
| Johnathan Edgehill | Laveranues Coles. |
Reviews:
“With plenty of dialogue and plot twists, former NFL player Tim Green’s latest novel works well as a full-cast interpretation … Lanny Freshman’s reading makes Uncle Gus appropriately dislikable, and Bryce Humphrey brings out Ty’s vulnerability and likableness. Thane’s voice has a cocky assuredness and warmer tones when he interacts with younger brother Ty. Acting as principal narrator, Green’s reading keeps pace with the action.” — Booklist, January 1, 2010
“Author Tim Green skillfully narrates his fast-moving sports thriller along with a full cast of excellent voice actors. As a former NFL star, Green knows exactly how to convey the game’s excitement and suspense. Fans of sports stories and thrillers will enjoy this action-packed tale.” — School Library Journal, March, 2010
“As a college and NFL football player, Tim Green dished out a lot of hard hits. As an author and narrator, Green utilizes his mighty pen and vocal skills to create a hard-hitting, heartfelt masterpiece. … Listeners will be mesmerized by this production and the way that every actor takes command of each scene.” [udesign_icon_font name=”fa fa-headphones” color=”#dd9933″ size=”1.1em”] Earphones Award — Audiofile Magazine, January, 2010
Praise for the print version of Football Hero:
“Instantly gripping … [keeps] the tension level high and the pages flipping furiously … sure to have a great many fans.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Even better than Football Genius … lots of fast-moving action and suspense… sure to be a hit.” — KLIATT [udesign_icon_font name=”fa fa-star” color=”#dd9933″ size=”1em”] Starred Review
Listen to samples from this audiobook:
- Track 01 3:02
- Track 02 2:38