The Baseball-Bats: The Beginning

By Philip Vaughn Murphy

This is a story of survival and adventure as a small colony of brown bats flees their home in the face of a severe storm. Fly along with them on one life-defining night that will shockingly change their lives and the lives of future generations to come.


Look for future books and more adventures coming soon in
The Baseball-Bats series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496947512

Philip Vaughn Murphy

Philip Vaughn Murphy is an accomplished fine artist and illustrator. With his first foray into writing, he has combined his ability as an artist and a first-time author to create a compelling and stunning visual story for readers of all ages. Philip resides in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, with his wife, two daughters, and their two dogs, Bandit and Jessie.

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Published by AuthorHouse 11/17/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-4750-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-5070-3 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-4751-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014919440

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This book is dedicated to my Mom and Dad, my wife Leah and daughters Rachel and Taylor for their support in all my artistic endeavors.

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A nother night descends on the city, and the bats that inhabit the upper beams of baseball stadiums around the country, awaken to the twinkle of stars and the sounds of pre-game warm-ups. Banners flutter in the evening breeze and the stands slowly fill with fans. Children’s laughter can be