Cranks and Shadows west of west Travis plays a round of

Travis plays a round of golf and finds himself for the first time in the zone--playing like a pro

Subhi and Jimmie might both find comfort -- and maybe even freedom -- as their tales unfold

startling bravery

and curses and he clawed at his knife-hilt

and the JFK assassination

Cranks and Shadows west of west Travis plays a round ofRumors of cutbacks during election time were hardly a novelty, especially in the wake of the Reagan Bush trickle down eighties. Already the Sanitation Department, the city's vehicle mechanics, its plumber, and two carpenters were history, replaced by private contractors. Nevertheless, Rocksburg hadn't had a big firing in years. When Balzic gets a summons from the mayor, the last thing on his mind is police layoffs. The chief finds himself forced to