Cool As A Cucumber [NOOK Book]

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Overview

"He's as cool as a cucumber." It fit. Kenneth Cary Coulson was as calm and self-possessed as any rookie pitcher that I had ever seen. With the playoffs on the line, Cucumber was called to pitch. With his dad and his girl friend watching, Coulson calmly reared back and threw two blazing fast balls. What happened next shocked everyone, including me in the press box.

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Cool As A Cucumber

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Overview

"He's as cool as a cucumber." It fit. Kenneth Cary Coulson was as calm and self-possessed as any rookie pitcher that I had ever seen. With the playoffs on the line, Cucumber was called to pitch. With his dad and his girl friend watching, Coulson calmly reared back and threw two blazing fast balls. What happened next shocked everyone, including me in the press box.

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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940033070152
  • Publisher: Russ Durbin
  • Publication date: 2/22/2012
  • Sold by: Smashwords
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 53,963
  • File size: 76 KB

Meet the Author

Russ calls himself a "Pennsylvania Hoosier." Born and raised in Indiana, he has lived in Bucks County, PA, for 30 years. He began his career as a newspaper and broadcast journalist in news and sports. After a career in corporate communications, Russ has turned to writing fiction, specializing in short stories. Genres include westerns, sports, historical, romance, and character delineation stories.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 18, 2012

    Gtrst

    What a funny ending! I laughed until I cried. It is a wonderful book. You are a wonderful writter. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the free read!!! J......

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 19, 2013

    Great story jmm44

    Surprise ending

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 23, 2012

    K

    Only 17 pages, hilarious

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 26, 2012

    Excellent

    Great short story. Wonderful characters. Funny ending.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 28, 2012

    Crissie

    Cuz he omg lea hes breaking up with u. You shouldv seen how he said it...... but never mind if u dont wanna be friends anymore fine..

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 19, 2012

    Ryan

    You are the gay wad not me! Thanks 4 back ing me up ariana

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 2, 2012

    Lea to ariana

    Hey i belive u i hate donny for doin tht and cody?
    Well i hate his azz to!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 21, 2012

    To donny

    U dont need one u want one from jazzy

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 15, 2012

    To donny

    Hi im the girl who said bob the builder dies so wats up p.s. call me ocina

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 4, 2012

    Layla

    Im joining...wut next?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 14, 2012

    donny

    What book are you talking to my sister at?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 20, 2012

    This book was great

    Yeah loved it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 30, 2012

    Ariana

    Were through so i can do wat ever i want

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 11, 2013

    Donny

    Hey everyone IM SRRY SO SRRY I KNOW IM TERRIBLE OK SO IM SRRY BY EVERYONE IF YOU READ THIS

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 29, 2012

    Nice Setup

    I like the story's angle. Great job creating the moment!

    Greg Sportington

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