About
The son of Sicilian immigrants, I've lived in Brooklyn all my life except for the time I spent at Western Michigan University, from which I graduated in 1971. I've had 49 short stories published in small press magazines. I contribute articles to buzzle.com. I have three books in print, novels Close to the Edge, and Adjustments, and short story collection, A Hitch in Twilight, 20 Tales of Warped Imagination. I sell my books on the streets of Brooklyn.
Description
<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>
Story Behind The Book
Ever wonder what makes someone go off the deep end?
Reviews
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<span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> </span>
<span style="vertical-align:middle;"><strong>CLOSER THAN "CLOSE"...</strong>, August 31, 2004</span>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By </td><td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3KGCK6JBX9TWP/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Anthony St <span style="white-space:nowrap;">James<span class="swSprite s_chevron custPopRight"></span></span></span></a> (Bklyn NY) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A3KGCK6JBX9TWP/ref=cm_cr_dp_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview">See all my reviews</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
I read a book this weekend by fellow Brooklynite Vic Fortezza, and I
was moved to the extent that I had to write this review. I'm not going
to get into specifics, but believe me, this book reads as a deeply
personal recollection and almost painfully honest self-analysis of the
storyteller's psyche. I write songs as a hobby, and even in that
medium, I doubt that I could ever hang everything out there for people
to "see" the way that this author does (in his very first book!)--But
therein lies the fascination...almost to the point of being
spellbinding. I'm now in the process of looking into Mr. Fortezza's
shorter literary endeavors, and I'll be on the lookout for his next
full-length title. Please do read this!
