The Whore of Akron is the product of lifelong suffering. Raab sat in Cleveland Stadium on December 27, 1964, when the Browns won the NFL World Championship--the last sports title the declining city has held. Each generation born in Cleveland is another generation removed from that victory. LeBron James was supposed to change that. A native of Akron, he seemed like a miracle sent to transform Cleveland's losing ways. But after seven years--and still no parade--he left. And in a way that seemed designed to twist the knife. Now Raab bears witness to LeBron's every move, and in doing so acts as the eyes and ears of Cleveland itself.--From publisher description.

Intimations -- The handshake and the handjob -- Witness -- The king's humanity -- Coins on a cold grave -- Chief Wahoo and the whore of Akron -- This could be their year, Scotty! -- Hater daze -- Jew over Miami -- This way lies madness -- Little access for a big man -- The traitor's on the floor -- Franz Kafka bobblehead night -- A strange white man at center point -- Endgame.