Don Herbert James (1905-1993) was a beloved writing instructor at Portland State University (one of his students was Jane Auel) and a former advertising exec. He wrote 29 books (including The Pitchmen and The Key Game) and 300 short stories.
The Colton agency is fighting for survival, chasing a lucrative women’s-wear account that could keep the doors open. But the real battle is inside the firm—where desire, jealousy, and ambition burn hotter than any sales pitch.