Recensori in anteprimaAndrew Cotto

Mike O'Shea and Andy Cotto knew each other their entire lives. Born days apart on the same block, baptized in the same water, the two friends were inseparable growing up and into adulthood. After celebrating their 40th birthdays together, Mike falls ill and dies shortly after. The impact on Andy is enormous, and he spirals into a depression that threatens everything he holds dear. Through memory and support, Andy is able to reconcile his grief and appreciate the power of male friendship and the beauty of life. Pasta Mike is a testimony to the bonds men share and the vulnerabilities beneath the stoic surface. Text will be available in PDF and ePub format only.

Cucina Romana: Another Italian Adventure continues the story of Jacoby Pines, a fledgling expat in Tuscany who discovers a potential connection to his ancestry while on holiday in Rome. What follows is a food-filled, wine-soaked adventure about one man’s quest for family among the splendor of Italy. Text will be in PDF format.

Black Irish Blues is the return-to-origin story of Caesar Stiles, an erstwhile runaway who reappears in his hometown to buy the only tavern and end his family’s Sicilian curse. The sequel to the highly acclaimed Outerborough Blues: A Brooklyn Mystery is a poetic, gritty noir full of dynamic characters, a page-turning plot, and the development of a unique American character. Text will be in PDF format.

The Domino Effect is the story of Danny Rorro, a charismatic kid from Queens poisoned by the past. A series of painful defeats have left him scarred and isolated from his neighborhood, his parents, and – most significantly – the benevolent ways of his childhood when he was known as “Domino.” With great insight, imagery and wit, Danny recalls his past in Queens and his coming-of-age at Hamden Academy. This fast-paced and powerful story is rich with conflict, humor, tenderness and music—just like life, especially when coming of age.

Cucina Tipica: An Italian Adventure is the story of Jacoby Pines, a disheartened American who arrives in Italy on holiday and decides he never wants to leave. What follows is a wine-soaked, food-filled, travel-laden adventure about one man's quest for an antiquated existence in the modern world. text is PDF