The Outsider: A Novel
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Details the dramatic and highly public apprehension of Terry Maitland, a well-liked teacher and coach accused of a heinous child murder. The narrative begins with Detective Ralph Anderson and a team of officers orchestrating the arrest during a high-stakes Little League baseball game to ensure maximum public visibility. This decision stems from a horrifying discovery described in witness statements, which link a white van and the beloved "Coach T" to the brutal killing of young Frankie Peterson. While the authorities believe their evidence is ironclad, Maitland reacts with absolute shock and maintains his innocence as he is led away in handcuffs before his devastated family and the entire town. The tension is heightened by Detective Anderson's personal connection to the suspect, as Maitland previously coached his own son. Ultimately, these excerpts establish a conflict between overwhelming physical evidence and the sterling reputation of a man who claims he is being wrongfully accused. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501181009?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=162445fc29b276ff394473890a0e8af2&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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