Back in 2010 we reviewed The Girl She Used to Be by David
and he has followed it up with a super new novel
Synopsis: No loose ends. It's the Bovaro family motto. As part of the Bovaro clan, one of the most powerful and respected families in organized crime, Jonathan knows what he must do: take out Melody Grace McCartney, the woman whose testimony can lock up his father and disgrace his entire family. The only problem: he can't bring himself to do it.
Had Jonathan kept his silence, Melody and her parents would never have been identified and lured into the Witness Protection Program, able to run but never to hide. So he keeps her safe the only way he knows how-by vowing to clean up his own mess while acting as her shield.
But as he watches her take on another new identity in yet another new town, becoming a beautiful but broken woman, Jonathan can't get her out of his mind . . . or his heart. From the streets of Little Italy to a refuge that promises a fresh start, Jonathan will be forced to choose between the life he's always known, the destiny his family has carved out for him, and a future unlike anything he's ever imagined.
Review: David has crafted a quick reading romp that will have you turning pages so quickly, your head might spin! I finished the book in 2 sittings, only because it is 480 pages long! It was an enjoyable read, and David does a great job getting you involved in the two main characters; lives. You get to understand the flip side of being in the Witness Protection Program, and it's true costs to those in it. This is a perfect fall read and it screams for a TV movie! Pick it up and you'll find yourself under David's spell!
About the Author: David Cristofano has worked for different branches of the Federal Government for over fifteen years, serving such agencies as the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense. His debut novel, The Girl She Used To Be, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. He currently works in the Washington DC area where he lives with his wife, son, and daughter.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this book, free of charge, for review purposes,via Grand Central Publishing. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
This was my favorite book in 2010. I thought David did an awesome job and was so surprised it was his debut book. If you want to pass the book- I would love to read it Nicole.
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DeleteIt's going off for somebody else to read, and then when it comes back it will be on the Top Shelf for November!