Convergent Coincidences Book II (1964)

An older high school boy, almost a loner, cannot deal with the military death of his father whom he worshiped, especially when his father's reputation is called into question, yet continues to emulate him while a related blackmail and murder occur.

He awaits baseball season while pursuing dating haphazardly with his attempts failing to fulfill his dreams until he sees her, whose true essence is more complex, even mystical than her delightful, warm persona exudes.