Flagstaff Hill [Paperback]

Jim Enright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2005

Tommy O’Hanlon is a promising high school cross-country runner. When a devastating chain of events is set in motion, Tommy is suddenly forced to deal with the deaths of both his parents. Tommy quickly comes to terms with his mother’s accidental death, but his father’s mysterious demise, in Glacier National Park, haunts him for years.

When Tommy decides to transfer to a rival high school to put at least one part of his painful past behind him, his troubles are only compounded. Through his unfortunate acquaintance with Lee Carter, a fellow runner, Tommy manages to make some strong enemies who patiently await the right time to exact their revenge. With the help of a wily cross-country coach and an understanding girlfriend, Tommy begins to train physically and mentally for the state cross-country championships, with results that only serve to fuel the rage of Carter—and his powerful father.

When it seems that he has finally gotten his life back on track, Tommy and his brother Bill begin training for the Olympic Trials Marathon. Tommy is unexpectedly implicated in the theft and subsequent use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Will Tommy ever be able to overcome his tragic past?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jim Enright, born and raised in Pittsburgh, is a long distance runner and avid hiker. He worked as a Chemist in a Toxicology Lab for 28 years. He currently coaches high school cross-country and resides in Sewell, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (June 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595350151
• ISBN-13: 978-0595350155
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,114,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flagstaff Hill by Jim Enright, July 12, 2005

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Jill Brown "Marita" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flagstaff Hill (Paperback)

This book had me screaming at some characters, crying with others and made me feel like I was with them in their everyday living. I felt as if I was walking along with the characters because the author put so much description in his book. I could feel their pain, and visualize all the different beautiful scenes that took place in this book. This is a must read!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the Nonrunner, too!, January 31, 2006

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Margaret Rose "Margaret Rose" (Bethel Park, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flagstaff Hill (Paperback)

I picked up Flagstaff Hill and couldn't put it down until I was done. It was a great read from start to finish with wonderful characters and layers of intrigue. For those from Pittsburgh, it's a must because it features many of the old familiar places.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Running in Pittsburgh, October 1, 2005

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L. B. Mc Glothlin "Trail Runner" (South Park , PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flagstaff Hill (Paperback)

Jim Enright's new book brought back a lot of good and interesting memories from time past. You see I have known Jim for over 25 years. We ran and raced together on the roads and trails of Pittsburgh. He was instrumental in helping The Greater Pittsburgh Road Runners get started in Pittsburgh.
His knowledge of running and coaching is interwoven with an interesting and somewhat mysterious plot of what happens to Tommy Hanlon. Runners are somewhat introverted and often are misunderstood by others. He does an excellent job in bringing the story of good runner to a positive conclusion. I liked the places that Jim mentions in Pittsburgh where Tommy runs because I have run those places and races around the city of Pittsburgh. All Pittsburgh runners should read this book to bring back those nostalgic years of yesterday.I look forward to Jim's next book!