Contract Pending (Book) - 12/29/2018 4:54:57 PM
All Frankie Fiore wanted was to take the night off from making collections to go to a baseball game with his brother. Unfortunately, because of his partner's actions Frankie finds himself on the run. Is he going to survive being a wanted man?
Contract Pending is a fast paced and exciting story. The narrative is so interesting and engrossing that readers want to know what is going to happen next. Well written and populated with memorable characters, this novel is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
By Hook or by Crook (Book) - 9/19/2018 10:54:47 AM
Another wonderful story by Al Marsiglia about a great character, Frankie Fiore. Frankie is a good bad guy! Having served 18 months at Riker's Island for turning states evidence or, in other words, being a snitch in the mob world. Frankie wants to break from the "mobster life" and begin a new life with his fiancee, Peggy, and Peggy's daughter, Jana. 'By Hook or by Crook' tells the tale with very colorful language and I don't mean curse words, although there is some of that. I mean realistic, colorful mobster dialogue! Very entertaining...
The story line takes several twists and turns from the very beginning...one of those "you can't put it down" books. There is crime, murder, mayhem, revenge, family values, love and romance! Everything you need for an excellent mystery/suspense novel.
Including the 'Backstory' about 'Contract Pending' section at the beginning of 'By Hook or by Crook' was a very nice touch. Reading the two books in sequence is a lot of fun, but either title is a good stand alone novel also. I'm hoping Al Marsiglia is going to continue the Frankie Fiore series...
Check it out. It's a great read! I highly recommend 'By Hook or by Crook.'
Contract Pending (Book) - 9/13/2018 9:01:13 PM
Excellent read! Very enjoyable story about a mob boss, crime and murder, gangsters and a girl; there's always a girl, so you have a little romance thrown in. Frankie Fiore, the main character, has strong family values, even as a gangster, you have to say he's a good guy. The book has realistic scenes and dialogue. Al Marsiglia has an uncanny understanding of mob life or did an outstanding amount of research. The character descriptions are rich and vivid providing the reader of a mental picture of each. 'Contract Pending' pulls you in right from the beginning and you can't put it down. I look forward to reading additional works from Al Marsiglia!
