Black Irish Blues - by Andrew Cotto (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Black Irish Blues follows Caesar Stiles into the underbelly of the American Dream in search of a missing iconoclast and an end to his own family's Sicilian curse.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"Being a fan of Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos and Walter Mosley, I would certainly label Andrew Cotto as a comparable read to these luminaries in terms of style, characterization and the depiction of life in a tough neighborhood." -<em>Raven Crime Reads</em></strong></p><p><strong>"Cotto's lyrical prose reads like Raymond Chandler taking dictation from Walt Whitman." <em>-Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p><em>Black Irish Blues</em> is the return-to-origin story of Caesar Stiles, an erstwhile runaway who returns to his hometown with plans to buy the town's only tavern and end his family's Sicilian curse.</p><p>Caesar's attempt for redemption is complicated by the spectral presence of his estranged father, reparation seekers related to his corrupt older brother, a charming crime boss and his enigmatic crew, and - most significantly - a stranger named Dinny Tuite whose disappearance under dubious circumstances immerses Caesar in a mystery that leads into the criminal underbelly of industrial New Jersey, the flawed myth of the American Dream, and his hometown's shameful secrets.</p><p><em>Black Irish Blues</em> is a poetic, gritty noir full of dynamic characters, a page-turning plot, and the further development of a unique American character.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"<em>Black Irish Blues</em> is expertly written with many lively characters that we can all relate to...filled with intrigue and anticipation..."<strong><em> -Readers' Favorite</em></strong></p><p>"Andrew Cotto delivers a quick, witty and impactful read that will give you all the feels and leave you satisfied as you close the back cover." <strong>-<em>Best Thriller Books</em></strong></p><p>"All the side characters are beautifully observed, the dialogue is spot on, and the atmosphere is vivid and so well described without ever being wordy." <strong><em>-Terry Tyler Book Reviews</em></strong></p><p>"Being a fan of Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos and Walter Mosley, I would certainly label Andrew Cotto as a comparable read to these luminaries in terms of style, characterization and the depiction of life in a tough neighborhood." -<strong><em>Raven Crime Reads</em></strong></p><p>"Cotto's lyrical prose reads like Raymond Chandler taking dictation from Walt Whitman." -<strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p>"...highly entertaining read that packs a serious punch with incredible imagery from the get-go." <strong><em>-Swirl and Thread Blog</em></strong></p><br>
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