Ex-Racer's Novel Explores the High-Octane World of Motocross

In Lee B. O'Dea's novel The Motocross Conformist, the American Dream is seen through the eyes of a man struggling to preserve the heritage of his sport

RYDAL, PA (PRWEB) January 20, 2007 -- Lee B. O'Dea's novel The Motocross Conformist, follows the life of motocross rider Tom Dertesis, whose love for the sport makes him an "outsider among outsiders."

Motocross has been around for over half a century, but it isn't as well known as author Lee O'Dea believes it should be. A veteran racer himself, O'Dea rode motocross on the AMA mid-Atlantic circuit from 1972-1974, and his continued interest and support of the sport gives this novel its turbo-charged authenticity.

The Motocross Conformist is the story of a retired racer-turned-promoter who struggles to get motocross the respect it deserves. To do this, he must overcome media disinterest, angry environmentalists, and developers who are paving the bikers' riding areas. Disheartened, he departs motocross to seek his fortune as a stockbroker, when a young would-be rider rekindles his interest. But when tragedy strikes, he's forced to make the most difficult decision of his life, reevaluating the sport, his career and himself in the process.

In power-packed prose, O'Dea explores the relationships between fathers and sons along with the conflict surrounding an international sport that has been filling stadiums in the United States for over 37 years. An adrenaline-charged story that will keep readers gripped, The Motocross Conformist is as fascinating as it is unforgettable.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at sahsey @ aol.com. The Motocross Conformist is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
For 26 years, Lee B. O'Dea has been a credit insurance agent for Coface North America. He has a B.A. from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Married, with three children, he lives in Rydal, Pa. and still avidly follows motocross.

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