Joseph Covino Libri

"In his fourth crime suspense thriller ... Ferrari proves once more that he is San Francisco's new iconic private detective for the times (not that dated Sam Spade past). Introduced is Rachel Chung, a refreshing Chinese heroine for the times. She's no self-inflicted victim with a superficially scowling attitude, terminally complaining about the supposed travails of 'Asian-American' assimilation. Her inner strength of character as a young Chinese woman emanates from within, not from without. First found down and out in the city's most exotic and mysterious Oriental quarter, lamenting the loss of a Spanish lover in the city's Mission district, Rachel saves Ferrari's life only to lure him into a dangerous case involving the most treacherous practice of that insidious crime of sex slavery! If you ever thought that you knew Chinatown's scariest and most darkly hidden secrets, then think again: dispatched to prove that a young murdered Chinese girl, Kum Quai, is not a district prostitute, the tough private detective is compelled to embark upon an exploration in which forces, both past and present, collide and collude to pose life-altering dilemmas for these suddenly endangered characters. From the barracoons to the brothels to the temples, Ferrari's taken on a grand, guided tour of Chinatown's most sinister and forbidden corners, leading to a climactic encounter with a Chinese godfather atop San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid. For Ferrari, it's ultimately a startling journey of self-discovery. For the reader, it's a wholly engrossing, staggering, and unforgettable experience!" -- From back cover

Inspired by the classic 1960s TV series, the Wild, Wild West, an original novel featuring fresh characters in updated settings in the year 1886, during the Reconstruction Era under President Grover Cleveland, the action-adventure criss-crossing the country with a climactic conclusion taking place at the dedication ceremony for the Statue of Liberty

CHS: Class of 1972, Book of Remembrances,  is your literary cosmic Time Capsule, transporting you back to your uniquely spectacular Past, in celebration of your grand, golden 50th anniversary Class Reunion! Set within the arresting context of the time's current events, and written in a richly engaging style, this candid, compelling, epic account has it all-the academics, the activities, the athletics, the students, the teachers, all the unforgettable excitement, all the memorable melodrama-in short, all the exhilarating thrills and chills of your uncommonly sensational and spectacular Catholic High School Crusader experience! Even if you're unacquainted with its writer, you'll revel and rejoice in this book! Even if you're unacquainted with this Class, you'll revel and rejoice in this book! Survivors of the CHS Band will most especially delight in reading this book's extensive, concluding account of the band's annual trip to state contest in 1972-drawn from a freshly remembered journal account composed at the time! Any and every spectacular Crusader who ever traversed the hallowed halls of Pensacola Catholic High School-by their common kinship and shared brotherhood-will wallow in this book! Take a rollicking romp down memory lane, and prepare to be profoundly moved, amused, touched, entertained, and enthralled no end! Guaranteed!

Set in San Francisco, the story follows Francesco Ferrari, a modern private detective with a complex past, as he investigates the mysterious behavior of a Catalonian woman. Hired by her husband, Ferrari becomes entangled in a web of obsession and danger after a feminist activist's death implicates him. The narrative creatively intertwines elements from Hitchcock's "Vertigo," leading to unexpected twists and a surreal journey that challenges Ferrari emotionally and physically. The book promises a thrilling blend of romance, mystery, and suspense, culminating in an unforgettable climax.

Continuing the journey of Francesco Ferrari, this sequel delves deeper into his adventures at Fisherman's Wharf. As he navigates new challenges and encounters a diverse cast of characters, themes of resilience and friendship emerge. The story explores the vibrant culture and unique experiences of the wharf, highlighting Francesco's growth and the relationships he builds along the way. Readers can expect a blend of humor, heart, and the charm of coastal life as Francesco faces both familiar and unexpected trials.

A sensitive and unassuming kid's seven atrocious years of violent bullying, child abuse and mis-treatment suffered at the wicked hands of an evil and malevolent mother and step-father from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s in Pensacola, Florida.