6.25" x 9.25", 338 page hardcover with dustjacket titled THE FAN by Peter Abrahams/ Warner Books, ISBN #0-446-51860-3, First Printing, March 1995/ The Fan is a novel by Peter Abrahams, published in 1995. It is a psychological thriller that follows Gil Renard as he progresses into his own insanity. The story revolves around the sport of baseball, and explores the overt dedication displayed by some of its fanatics. In 1996, the novel was adapted to film as The Fan starring Robert DeNiro and Wesley Snipes. Baseball sensation Bobby Rayburn?s major-league career is booming, and he just signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the Sox. Knife salesman Gil Renard?s job is hanging by a thread and he just sold his most prized possession to stay afloat. All that keeps Gil going, in the face of divorce, destitution, and desperation, is rooting for the Sox?and the team?s new savior, Bobby Rayburn. But when his idol sinks into the worst slump of his career, Gil realizes he alone has the power to restore the slugger?s mojo. At the lowest point he has ever known, Gil finds his mission in life?a mission he will carry out no matter what it takes or who gets hurt. The book is complete and in FINE or better condition with some overall light wear.