The Cardinal and the Crook - Tocco, Sal
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"Debut author Tocco delivers religious mystery, FBI informant drama, and uplifting spirituality in a story in Boston over a span of five decades." -BookLife by Publishers Weekly "...a perfect blend of action, suspense, romance, crime, and risky adventure...a fantastic read..." -Seattle Book Review "Tocco has shown he is an author to watch out for in the future." -Readers' Favorite Discover a captivating tale of family, love, faith, and the pursuit of justice in "The Cardinal and the Crook" by Sal Tocco. This emotionally charged work of fiction takes readers on a journey through multiple time…mehr

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"Debut author Tocco delivers religious mystery, FBI informant drama, and uplifting spirituality in a story in Boston over a span of five decades." -BookLife by Publishers Weekly "...a perfect blend of action, suspense, romance, crime, and risky adventure...a fantastic read..." -Seattle Book Review "Tocco has shown he is an author to watch out for in the future." -Readers' Favorite Discover a captivating tale of family, love, faith, and the pursuit of justice in "The Cardinal and the Crook" by Sal Tocco. This emotionally charged work of fiction takes readers on a journey through multiple time periods and locations, following the intertwining lives of Father Pat and his adopted twin sons, John and James. When James becomes an FBI informant to take down the Martoni crime family, he risks his life and relationships in the pursuit of justice. His decision sets off a chain of events that explores loyalty, morality, and the difficult choices made in the name of truth. As James prepares to testify against the Martonis, the narrative shifts to his twin brother John's journey to the priesthood and reunion with their birth mother. Their complex relationship delves into themes of faith, forgiveness, and the intricacies of family bonds. Finally, Father John's rise to archbishop sees him battle sexual abuse within the church, addressing the need to expose evil and reclaim moral authority. Recurring motifs of love, redemption, and the power of family resonate throughout this multifaceted tale. Tocco's masterful exploration of the triumphs and tribulations faced by the cardinal, the crook, and their loved ones creates a rich, emotionally resonant narrative that stays with you long after the final page.
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Autorenporträt
Sal Tocco is a retired business executive living in Massachusetts with his wife. The Cardinal and the Crook is his first novel. It was inspired by an intriguing conversation with an elderly relative nearly thirty years ago when he learned of two ancestors who chose dramatically different paths in their lives.