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"Jim Ciullo deftly weaves his first-hand knowledge of Venezuela and his love of politics into "Maracaibo," a compelling tale of adventurism, intrigue, and love. Latin America, too often regulated to the back burner of U.S. foreign policy, may soon become a political hotbed for U.S. political interests. It wouldn't surprise me if Ciullo's book proves prophetic sooner rather than later..”
--Dan Valenti, political commentator, broadcaster, and best-selling author of Baseball Comes Home
"If you enjoy a page-turning political conspiracy with gritty foreign intrigue, you'll love Maracaibo and its cast of compelling characters.”
--Kevin O'Hara, author of Last of the Donkey Pilgrims
"Unlike authors who seem to style their characters in a monotone, Ciullo has a talent for painting unique individuals with clearly separate voices -- and even more intriguing, faults. … The physicality of events is painted specifically and broadly at the same time. Geographical detail is powerful and descriptive, giving a full sensory account of Venezuelan terrain and climate.
--Jody Kordana, Berkshire Eagle (Berkshire County, MA), Dec. 27, 2009
"The author … is on to something here. I was hooked … a fast-paced story … you can’t put down ’til it’s done. The dialogue is realistic, and the characters move at lightning speed. It all sounds likely, which is what makes it enticing … now that I’ve met him on the pages of this book, I want to read Ciullo’s first two books, A Tango in Tuscany (2002) and Orinoco (2007)… Maracaibo is for fans of puzzling murder mysteries combined with all too realistic political power mongering and deception, informed by the author’s own in-depth knowledge of place … a grand tale.
—Don Messerschmidt, award-winning writer and editor ECS Nepal magazine, reviewing for Peace Corps Writers.
"I could easily imagine this book becoming a movie…I never had a dull moment reading this novel. This is the kind of book I like to read. You will too. Enjoy...
--Steve Moore of Bookpleasures.com
"If you read and enjoyed Orinoco, you’ll be happy to see the return of the Independent Senator from Vermont, Joe LaCarta… this is a fast-moving story into which author Ciullo has woven some unexpected strands of domestic and international political intrigue alongside the age-old themes of greed and the desire for power.."
--Karen Treanor of New Mystery Reader
"Jim Ciullo has written a page-turner. Varying points of view are artfully woven into a tale of politics and power struggles, neatly tied together to form an intriguing, action-packed story. Wonderfully depicted characters and great sense of place. I've recommended this one to friends..."
--Suzanne Young, Author, Murder by Yew, www.SuzanneYoungBooks.com
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