Books by Mark Fiorito

Bobby Corso has spent the first twenty-three years of his life in a holding pattern, trapped by his father's poor health and his mother's neuroses. An invitation from his uncle Mickey to stay with him in Las Vegas is exactly the opportunity he needs to break away. It's the summer of 1980, and Bobby is ready to make something of himself.But new entanglements await him out West. A dangerous older cousin takes an interest in Bobby, leading him on a path filled with bad omens and tragic consequences. Just one hard choice may enable Bobby to free himself -- if he has the courage to make it.

What would you be willing to do to change your life's direction?That's the question that Casey Doran, a man of perpetual inaction and rigid standards, is faced with. His ordinary life is upended after a whimsical intervention south of the border leads him on a new path of self-discovery and earthly enchantment. He comes to realize along the way that love has many faces, and even more important, that playing it safe can be the most dangerous of all. Kiss of the Marlin is a romantic fantasy that blends human desire with a sense of wonderment where secret wishes can come true.This is Mark Fiorito's second novel. He has also authored The Run, several screenplays, and a collection of poetry. Mark was raised in New Jersey and now divides his time between San Diego and Louisville with his wife, Joan.