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GTO: Race to Oblivion
A WILD RIDE OF A THRILLER!
When the SS Andrea Doria sank near Nantucket Island in 1956, the manifest revealed something that devastated the car worldthe invaluable Ferrari 250 GTO Prototype was listed among the cargo.
The novel GTO begins its story fifty-two years later with a young financial advisor named Tommy Grimaldi. Tommy is leading a quiet, uneventful life in Fairchester, New York, when his best friend, Mike Bender, inherits millions. Suddenly Mike becomes a target of others' avaricious interests. Ensnared by a mysterious woman with unknown objectives linked to the GTO, Mike is about to be thrown into a perilous gameand Tommy along with him.
The dangers of the present are tied up with the deadly legacy of the GTO's past as the cryptic figure of Paul Charone, the leader of a French secret society, threatens to enact his vision of a new world order. If he succeeds, Monaco's royal family will be the first to fall.
GTO is a fun, fast-paced adventure and a special treat for the classic car enthusiast. This new offering follows up on Roger Corea's well-received novel The Duesenberg Caper. And it reaffirms his extraordinary skill at weaving in a vast technical knowledge of automobiles with an action-packed plot that will leave thriller fans and car buffs alike asking for more!
Bill Warner, chairman and founder of the classic car enthusiast mecca, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, provided the foreword for Mr. Corea's new book. He states:
"Whenever a group of car people get together and the subject of the 'favorite car' comes up, very infrequently, if ever, do they all agree on one particular car. To some, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 is their favorite. To others, it could be a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. But nearly all would have the Ferrari 250 GTO somewhere in their top two or three cars. . . . Writing a fictional novel based on such an important and historic vehicle requires some latitude in times, places, and people. The author spins a tale of intrigue that encompasses the GTO, the Andrea Doria, and royalty (the Grimaldi family) that is both entertaining and full of suspense and surprises."
When the SS Andrea Doria sank near Nantucket Island in 1956, the manifest revealed something that devastated the car worldthe invaluable Ferrari 250 GTO Prototype was listed among the cargo.
The novel GTO begins its story fifty-two years later with a young financial advisor named Tommy Grimaldi. Tommy is leading a quiet, uneventful life in Fairchester, New York, when his best friend, Mike Bender, inherits millions. Suddenly Mike becomes a target of others' avaricious interests. Ensnared by a mysterious woman with unknown objectives linked to the GTO, Mike is about to be thrown into a perilous gameand Tommy along with him.
The dangers of the present are tied up with the deadly legacy of the GTO's past as the cryptic figure of Paul Charone, the leader of a French secret society, threatens to enact his vision of a new world order. If he succeeds, Monaco's royal family will be the first to fall.
GTO is a fun, fast-paced adventure and a special treat for the classic car enthusiast. This new offering follows up on Roger Corea's well-received novel The Duesenberg Caper. And it reaffirms his extraordinary skill at weaving in a vast technical knowledge of automobiles with an action-packed plot that will leave thriller fans and car buffs alike asking for more!
Bill Warner, chairman and founder of the classic car enthusiast mecca, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, provided the foreword for Mr. Corea's new book. He states:
"Whenever a group of car people get together and the subject of the 'favorite car' comes up, very infrequently, if ever, do they all agree on one particular car. To some, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 is their favorite. To others, it could be a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. But nearly all would have the Ferrari 250 GTO somewhere in their top two or three cars. . . . Writing a fictional novel based on such an important and historic vehicle requires some latitude in times, places, and people. The author spins a tale of intrigue that encompasses the GTO, the Andrea Doria, and royalty (the Grimaldi family) that is both entertaining and full of suspense and surprises."
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About the author
Roger Corea
7 books14 followersABOUT ROGER COREA
Education and Experience
Not only is writing a natural outgrowth of Roger’s formal education; it is also a product of his own life’s experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in English from St. Bonaventure University and graduate courses at the University of Rochester provide a solid foundation. But Roger’s most meaningful “education” comes from teaching English literature and a thirty-year field leadership position with Ameriprise Financial. He calls these experiences his writer’s “apprenticeship” citing the best preparation for writing novels is learning about people. Mark Twain’s quote, “Never let your book learnin’ interfere with your education”, is his favorite.
Writing Philosophy
Roger writes about subjects he is passionate about. His novels have three consistent threads woven through them:
First, he is passionate about developing characters. All three of his books have vivid, real characters that seem to leap to life from the pages. They confront crisis with creativity, unpredictability, and high energy. They don’t always “win” but during their struggle, they achieve a certain greatness.
Secondly, he is passionate about his plot and storyline. If he is writing a thriller, he believes every page should be thrilling, every action should have a purpose; every deed should have an impact.
Finally, all three books have memorable surprise endings!
Summary of Roger Corea’s Three Books
Scarback – There Is So Much More To Fishing Than Catching Fish.
This award-winning novel tells the story of a man’s attempt to unite a friend with his estranged family during a hunt for a legendary fish. Dominic, who suffers from Down’s Syndrome, has friends, who are big, loud personalities, full of zingers and colorful slang.
Dominic’s best friend, a generous local bartender named Augie, thinks he may have found a new family to fill the hole in Dominic’s life: his original family, the one who left Dominic at the orphanage decades ago.
Set in the 1950’s, the story revolves around a fishing trip in Canada to catch Scarback, a 55-pound Northern Pike with a $1 million bounty. The reader will laugh and cry at the humorous, often heart-wrenching events that take place and be totally consumed by someone with a heart bigger than life itself!
The Duesenberg Caper
A vacation in Sicily turns deadly when young schoolteachers Andrew and his wife Ada find themselves commissioned to solve one the oldest mysteries in the car world: the whereabouts of the priceless 1935 Duesenberg SJ Emmanuel owned by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy that has been missing for decades. Andrew and Ada are drawn into a world of high-stakes intrigue when they become immersed in the dangerous landscape of Sicily s mafia. In a land of high rollers where the money flows, Andrew and the feisty Ada must contend with a series of riddles that turn into potential landmines, risky complications, and the pursuit of the most notorious crime boss in Sicily.
Classic car enthusiasts rejoice! The story is lush with the rarest and costliest cars money can’t buy! Shrouded in enigma, the intoxicating Sicilian countryside is a catalyst for this electrifying thriller to unfold.
GTO
Antonio Grimaldi is fraught with desperation. He has only two choices: steal the most valuable Ferrari ever made and spend the rest of his life in prison, or have his wife and seven year old son killed by a vindictive assassin.
The story begins with the priceless Ferrari GTO prototype being delivered to Genoa by two valued members of Enzo Ferrari’s inner circle, Antonio Grimaldi and Giancarlo Bandini. The GTO will be placed inside a watertight container aboard the SS Andrea Doria.
SelectBooks of New York will publish GTO in mid-2016.
Education and Experience
Not only is writing a natural outgrowth of Roger’s formal education; it is also a product of his own life’s experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in English from St. Bonaventure University and graduate courses at the University of Rochester provide a solid foundation. But Roger’s most meaningful “education” comes from teaching English literature and a thirty-year field leadership position with Ameriprise Financial. He calls these experiences his writer’s “apprenticeship” citing the best preparation for writing novels is learning about people. Mark Twain’s quote, “Never let your book learnin’ interfere with your education”, is his favorite.
Writing Philosophy
Roger writes about subjects he is passionate about. His novels have three consistent threads woven through them:
First, he is passionate about developing characters. All three of his books have vivid, real characters that seem to leap to life from the pages. They confront crisis with creativity, unpredictability, and high energy. They don’t always “win” but during their struggle, they achieve a certain greatness.
Secondly, he is passionate about his plot and storyline. If he is writing a thriller, he believes every page should be thrilling, every action should have a purpose; every deed should have an impact.
Finally, all three books have memorable surprise endings!
Summary of Roger Corea’s Three Books
Scarback – There Is So Much More To Fishing Than Catching Fish.
This award-winning novel tells the story of a man’s attempt to unite a friend with his estranged family during a hunt for a legendary fish. Dominic, who suffers from Down’s Syndrome, has friends, who are big, loud personalities, full of zingers and colorful slang.
Dominic’s best friend, a generous local bartender named Augie, thinks he may have found a new family to fill the hole in Dominic’s life: his original family, the one who left Dominic at the orphanage decades ago.
Set in the 1950’s, the story revolves around a fishing trip in Canada to catch Scarback, a 55-pound Northern Pike with a $1 million bounty. The reader will laugh and cry at the humorous, often heart-wrenching events that take place and be totally consumed by someone with a heart bigger than life itself!
The Duesenberg Caper
A vacation in Sicily turns deadly when young schoolteachers Andrew and his wife Ada find themselves commissioned to solve one the oldest mysteries in the car world: the whereabouts of the priceless 1935 Duesenberg SJ Emmanuel owned by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy that has been missing for decades. Andrew and Ada are drawn into a world of high-stakes intrigue when they become immersed in the dangerous landscape of Sicily s mafia. In a land of high rollers where the money flows, Andrew and the feisty Ada must contend with a series of riddles that turn into potential landmines, risky complications, and the pursuit of the most notorious crime boss in Sicily.
Classic car enthusiasts rejoice! The story is lush with the rarest and costliest cars money can’t buy! Shrouded in enigma, the intoxicating Sicilian countryside is a catalyst for this electrifying thriller to unfold.
GTO
Antonio Grimaldi is fraught with desperation. He has only two choices: steal the most valuable Ferrari ever made and spend the rest of his life in prison, or have his wife and seven year old son killed by a vindictive assassin.
The story begins with the priceless Ferrari GTO prototype being delivered to Genoa by two valued members of Enzo Ferrari’s inner circle, Antonio Grimaldi and Giancarlo Bandini. The GTO will be placed inside a watertight container aboard the SS Andrea Doria.
SelectBooks of New York will publish GTO in mid-2016.
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Bill Warner, chairman and founder of the classic car enthusiast mecca, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, provided the foreword for Mr. Corea's book. He states:
"Whenever a group of car people get together and the subject of the 'favorite car' comes up, very infrequently, if ever, do they all agree on one particular car. To some, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 is their favorite. To others, it could be a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. But nearly all would have the Ferrari 250 GTO somewhere in their top two or three cars. . . . Writing a fictional novel based on such an important and historic vehicle requires some latitude in times, places, and people. The author spins a tale of intrigue that encompasses the GTO, the Andrea Doria, and royalty (the Grimaldi family) that is both entertaining and full of suspense and surprises."
"Whenever a group of car people get together and the subject of the 'favorite car' comes up, very infrequently, if ever, do they all agree on one particular car. To some, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 is their favorite. To others, it could be a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. But nearly all would have the Ferrari 250 GTO somewhere in their top two or three cars. . . . Writing a fictional novel based on such an important and historic vehicle requires some latitude in times, places, and people. The author spins a tale of intrigue that encompasses the GTO, the Andrea Doria, and royalty (the Grimaldi family) that is both entertaining and full of suspense and surprises."
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