November 2025 – Acclaimed author Robert P. Chappell, Jr. invites readers on a thrilling journey through baseball history with his latest release, The Time Traveling Scoreboard. This second installment in the series of The Adventures of Ace Preston blends adventure, mystery, and time travel, appealing to baseball enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of suspenseful escapades alike.
After nearly four decades in law enforcement and twenty-five years in the U.S. Army Reserve, Ace Preston has retired, ready to tackle adventures saved on his long-held bucket list. His first destination... the legendary Wrigley Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Cubs and the only remaining manually operated scoreboard in Major League Baseball. What begins as a simple stadium tour quickly transforms into a fantastical journey when Ace discovers a lost metal number lodged in the ivy of the iconic scoreboard.
Returning the number to its keeper unlocks a hidden world within the scoreboard itself—a portal that allows Ace not only to witness historical baseball games but also to step directly into them. From the earliest games of the 1900s to pivotal moments in modern sports, Ace experiences first-hand the excitement, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped baseball history.
Chappell, draws on a lifetime of service, discipline, and storytelling to craft this imaginative adventure. “After retiring from a career that spanned almost thirty-nine years, I wanted to explore the creative side of my life,” Chappell explains, “As I write the adventures of Ace Preston, it allows me to develop my own journey in life’s next chapter following retirement while sharing it with readers who love baseball, history, and travel.”
A lifelong baseball fan, Chappell combines his love for the sport with his passion for history and intrigue. The Time Traveling Scoreboard is designed to captivate a broad audience—from Cubs enthusiasts and time-travel aficionados to recent retirees and veterans seeking inspiration from a hero’s perspective shaped by service and perseverance.
Robert P. Chappell, Jr., a retired state police captain and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, has released this new book following previous works, including Child Identity Theft: What Every Parent Needs to Know, Rock Painting Therapy: A Soldier’s Journey to Improved Mental Health, and the first installment in the series of The Adventures of Ace Preston, The Patriot Pitcher.
The Time Traveling Scoreboard is available now through major book retailers.
