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"Hot Rod" Roger James' life events during the summer of 1979 allow him to discover treasures that he will cherish the rest of his life. The town of Oak Bay's most talented athlete, this seventeen-year-old, works at a local full-service  gas station during the day while playing American Legion Baseball at night. Throwing  'Pure Carolina Heat', Roger is headed to the Big Leagues, and everyone in town knows it.

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Discovering an old journal from a past relative, in his grandmother's home, near Hogtail Swamp, Roger learns more about his family than anyone ever knew. Smitten by a gorgeous girl, named "Crazy Daisy" during a trip to Myrtle Beach, Roger desperately pursues the girl of his dreams.

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When State Senator, Dennis Broadway from Monks Corner is found dead under the Billy 'Cotton' Richardson Bridge, an entire community is left in shock and disbelief. The investigation into his tragic death is the topic of conversation in the small rural town located not far from Myrtle Beach. 

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The Treasures of a Carolina Summer takes a look back at the 'Gas Crisis of 1979' and the introduction of Video Poker to South Carolina. Lessons learned from the old-timers who hang out at the Main Street Amoco help shape the life of the 'Golden Boy', Roger James. This novel offers readers a chance to experience the treasures of a special summer, through tales of laughter, intrigue, and small-town gossip.