Ed Wade, former general manager of the Phillies and Astros, earned a journalism degree at Temple University.

No longer running a front office, Wade used his time to write a book.

The novel, self-published on Kindle, is a page-turning mystery involving Navy SEALS, skydiving and geopolitics.

Delayed Honor encompasses many of his off-field interests. He's personally logged 41 jumps. His son, Ryan, graduated from the United States Naval Academy.