Goddess Fish: "Mickey Tussler Series" by Frank Nappi (Ends 4/26) WW

Goddess Fish Promotions is organizing a Virtual REVIEW ONLY Tour for The Legend of Mickey Tussler (304 pages) and/or Sophomore Campaign (280 pages) by Frank Nappi, historical novels available now. The Legend of Mickey Tussler is the basis for the TV movie A Mile in His Shoes(2011). The tour will run April 15-26 and the books are available in PDF format or in print, upon request. Hosts may choose to review either or both.  EDITED TO ADD:  This tour has been amended.  In lieu of reviewing, hosts may either choose to post an interview, a guest blog, or a promo post.



Frank will be awarding a $50 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.   Follow the entire tour for more chances to win:
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Sophomore Campaign: A Mickey Tussler Novel by Frank Nappi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series, and I remember how the first book was surprisingly good. I say that because I don't like baseball, and it takes an amazing author to get me interested in the book enough to read it all the way through. As good as book one is, the second book is even better! Frank Nappi has expanded the issues dealt with in the book. Autism still plays its part through Mickey, but now 1949 racism enters the story through a talented African American player.

There is profanity in this book, but as I explained to my mom tonight, Frank Nappi is such a good author that I overlook the profanity. It is there, but it is no more than you might here in a PG-13 film--probably even less. The story seems to be very simple, but I want to tell you that the ending was not what I expected. In fact, I hope another book is being planned!

I will admit that some descriptions of the baseball game did not interest me much, but I had no trouble reading through these portions of the book. I will not mark the book down because it is only my personal preference. I believe that the author has captured the time period, its issues, and American's love affair with baseball in a way that will not be soon forgotten. Be sure you read book one, and then follow it up with this book. It is worth your time.

I was sent a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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Pump Up Your Book Tours Presents: Pabby's Score by James Ross Book Spotlight

ABOUT PABBY'S SCORE

Pabby and Shae, teens with special needs hoping to expand their experience outside Footprints of Hope Foster Care Center, arrive at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis.

Innocence and youthful enthusiasm get caught in an undercurrent of sinister events. Civil injustice prompted by an unethical attorney arrives in the form of a bogus insurance claim. Alcohol and greed taint a dishonest judge. An Internet dating site feeds an affair. Shady police work attempts to stain the reputation of head pro, J Dub Schroeder. As the court spins out of control an ethics board investigation and an edgy game of instant messaging tempt the hands of fate. Savant-like tendencies, dementia and flying falcons intertwine with Native American customs, thoroughbred racing and a trip up the river road to Lighthouse Point. A retired barrister hints about a corrupt underground society.

Can revealing a dark secret settle PABBY’S SCORE?

ABOUT JAMES ROSS

Known best for living life to the fullest James Ross decided early on that he was going to work to live, rather than live to work. With a persuasive demeanor and a “don’t-take-no-for-an-answer” attitude he embarked on a journey that allowed for him to live life along the way.

Born in Central Illinois in the early 1950’s James Ross grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. He was the oldest son of a high school basketball coach and a homemaker. Early in his life his dad took a job as a textbook salesman for a division of Doubleday. Soon thereafter the family relocated from the corn fields of Illinois to the Metro St. Louis area.

He took up the game of golf at the age of twelve when the family moved to a golf course development in the western suburbs of St. Louis. His passion for the game grew from that moment on and with continued practice he became a low-handicap player. Mr. Ross was a three-sport athlete in high school and accepted an athletic scholarship to go to college. After one year of that he transferred to the University of Missouri in Columbia. There he was a member and social chairman of Beta Theta Pi fraternity until he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with emphasis on real estate and finance in 1974.

After a few years of traveling and a two year stay in Los Angeles at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, Mr. Ross returned to the St. Louis area to embark on a career in sales. After turning fifty he decided to get in touch with the creative side of his mind and sat down to write. Three years later his first novel, Lifetime Loser, was published.

Upon completion the writing bug had consumed him. Before his first novel was finished he had begun the second book. Finish Line is a continuation of the happenings in and around the fictitious setting of Prairie Winds Golf Course on the East Side of St. Louis. Drawing inspiration from his characters, the third book, Tuey’s Course, was released in January of 2009. Opur’s Blade is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009.

When he is not writing, Mr. Ross is out looking for a golf game around town or traveling to some warm weather destination to enjoy an amazing life. Many of his stories will be centered on a sports theme complete with applicable analogies. Being a native of the Midwest they will also carry references to the heartland of America.

You can visit James Ross’ website at www.authorjamesross.com.

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Watch out for a giveaway, guest post, and review a little later on!