The Marinolli Treasure (ISBN 1430324163)

Most enjoyable read in a long time!:
I must honestly say this is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in quite some time, and I read a lot! I read it in one sitting, which I never do. The whole time I read it I was picturing an Elmore Leonard like screen adaptation... a cute girl, some thug kidnappers, neat plot twists, and some good testosterone laden Malenglish! Think of a cross between Carl Hiaasen, Elmore Leonard, and John Grisham. And don't worry if you aren't a baseball card collector... sure, baseball cards play a big part of the story, but I could care less about them and loved the book.

Lawyers, Guns, and Money---Warren Zevon 1978:
The Marinolli Treasure will keep you turning the pages, while at the same time, reminiscing of those one-hit wonders you completely forgot about while trying not to step on your girlfriend's toes at your High School dance. The plot is simple---What do you get when you cross a baseball card with a lawyer? Money For Nothing---Dire Straits 1984. A well-written, fast-paced, and easy-to-read novel surrounded by suspense, humor, and......music! Mr. Lewis hits a home-run with his first publication. He easily gets my vote for "Rookie of the Year." Jerry H. Dirty Water---Standells 1966

Great read:
I never in a million years would have thought that this book would appeal to me, but once I got started I couldn't put it down. What fun!!

Funny and Entertaining:
I bought the book to support my fellow Gator (the author), but ended up really enjoying it! I knew nothing about baseball or baseball cards before reading the book, so I was fascinated with all the detail that was provided in a fun way. But really, the book is a thriller about the hunt for "something" - so it could have been a baseball card or a pot of gold and the story would have been the same: suspenseful and funny. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read first-person narratives and really see inside the main character and what makes him tick. I also recommend it to anyone who wants to take a break from serious literature and really laugh. Job well done, Gator!

Fast moving and Fun:
Mr. Lewis' knowledge of the baseball card collection industry really comes through in this quick paced book. It is extremely entertaining for sports fans, as well as, fans of lawyer based intrigue stories. His style of writing, Malenglish, is built for the generation that came of age in the 80's. Or, for that matter, anyone that enjoyed or still enjoys, music and movies from that wonderful era. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for his next one.