Corruption in college athletics, insanity amongst coaches, former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover come back to life as "Mary" to root out corruption in Chicago, a first edition of Adam Smith’s two-volume Wealth of Nations—and more!

   Billion Dollar Ball$ is an e-novel that satires college hoops, gambling, and a lot of characters and themes—all fictional and any similarity with actual persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

   It will appear Thursday on Amazon and only is $2.99. I will sign covers of the book at the Launch party at Broad Ripple Tavern, 735 Broad Ripple Avenue, Thursday, January 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. If you choose to drink, as they say, drink responsibly or arrange for a designated driver.