Harry was born and raised in Philadelphia. He always had a penchant for writing, and during his business career, he was a frequent contributor to both trade and financial publications. After retiring from his business in 1989, he wrote his first novel. Since then, he has written five other novels and one unproduced screenplay. He presently writes for a local monthly publication. Harry and his wife live in suburban Philadelphia. Praise for Harry Brooks Novel A Family Secret Im always fascinated at the way a book translates into a film, but the more I get into this one, the more it becomes a living thing. Things begin to play on multiple levels, characters take on different depth and dimension, and scenes create and recreate themselves Yabo Yabionsky Screenwriter/Director Hollywood, California You cannot be neutral about the characters in Harry Brooks novels. You love them, hate them, wish them away, or want more of them. Having worked with many novelists over the past fifteen years, I can honestly say Harry Brooks has his own style. He is a very good writer. Jay Berger Circulation Management Associates Springfield, Massachusetts
Wall Street today is focused laser-like on producing fast, huge profits principally for the benefit of financial firms top executives. The Money, the Mob and Wall Street is the story of Wade Simon, a standout basketball player from UNLV, who, after graduating from college, goes to work on Wall Street and eventually becomes the CEO of a Wall Street brokerage firm. There he is introduced to the world of fast-talking scam artists and white-collar criminals. The story takes you into the canyons of lower Manhattan and the backroom financial chop shops, where you will meet members of organized crime and their associates. You will see firsthand how the mob owns or controls brokerage firms on Wall Street through front men. You will meet Angelo Santinoan old-world Mafia don, who, after retiring from a life of street crime, became attracted to the easy money of Wall Streetand his partner, Albert Klinea Wall Street executive whose only goal in life was to make money, without regard for the people he had to cheat to accomplish that. The author has taken a serious subject and added his own sense of humor. The Money, the Mob and Wall Street allows you to see the dark side of the financial industry while taking you on a sometimes funny but adrenaline-filled ride through a neighborhood few of us ever get to see: Wall Street.
Nothing Beats Luck takes the reader on a journey from the financial district of New York to the corrupt, mafia-infested city of Chicago and then finally to Las Vegas. You will meet all types of colorful characters, some who totally believe in luck, and then some like BJ, who has made a fortune on both Wall Street and in sports-betting, who does not believe in luck. Nothing Beats Luck is a story about people and their hopes and dreams as much as it is about Las Vegas and organized crime. Endorsements: “Brooks has done it again. He is able to develop colorful fictional characters, while at the same time never losing his sense of humor” Sam McKeel, former Chairman and Publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News, and former President, CEO, & Publisher of The Chicago Sun-Times “Brooks has the uncanny ability to weave his Philadelphia experiences of real people, places, and events into an exciting tale of fiction” Judge Lisle B. Tinkler, Retired.
BROOKS DOES IT AGAIN! The Mobster and The Lawyer is the story of two boyhood friends who grew up on the streets of Chicago, each going their separate ways. Roberto Longo, is the son of Maria Longo, who had an affair with a well to do Jewish law student. The night she was going to tell him she was pregnant, he told her he was transferring from the University of Chicago to Harvard Law School. She never told him. Roberto goes on to become a successful criminal defense attorney. His boyhood friend Tony Castellina’s father is a ‘mob-guy’ and Tony follows in his father’s footsteps. When the state of Nevada decides to prosecute Tony for numerous illegal activities, Roberto goes to Las Vegas to defend him, and discovers the Attorney General for the state of Nevada is going to personally prosecute the case. What happens after that will keep the readers on the edge of their seat!
A Family Secret is a fast moving novel that takes the reader from the streets of South Philly to the backroom gambling joints of Atlantic City in the early forties to the most Mafia-infested, politically corrupt city in the world Las Vegas. It is the story of two half brothers who each follow different career paths. One becomes a successful Las Vegas casino owner, while the other ends up in the Mafia. The authors use of sharp street dialogue makes the characters as real as a royal flush. A Family Secret is a gritty sometime humorous story that keeps the reader wondering what will happen next. You will meet all kinds of interesting characters in the book. People like Fat Lenny, Little Pussey and Eddie the hat Weisberg, who is more like somebodys old grandfather than a Jewish Gangster. The main character, Goldy, is the essence of every young mans dream. Handsome, rich and as cool as a winter night. And Bobby Cippolini, Goldys half brother, a careless, cocky young Italian who answers only to the face he sees in the mirror. A Family Secret is a story about people as much as it is about gambling and the mob. It is a beguiling and sometime witty love story that keeps the reader in suspense until the very end. R E V I E W S! on Amazon.com Absolutely outstanding book! I found myself immersed in the characters' lives because of the author's incredible attention to detail. The characters were very well developed and it incorporated aspects of business, the underworld, and family in a realistic portrayal of Mafia life. The plot kept me guessing... I couldn't put it down! Very highly recommended as it is now one of my favorite books! - Stephanie Cohrac (Grand Rapids, MI) This book was one of a kind. A real pageturner!! It really paints a perfect picture on how life really was back then. A must read!! - A big fan, Jason Nissan The story takes you through a realistic portrayal of what it was like to be a wise guy in South Philly. The story flows well and the characters are well developed to give the reader a visualization of the story. The author is currently unknown, but won't be after people get a copy of this book. A must read! - Daniel Halpern (State College, PA) I was pleased to read a story that was true to life.No phony characters or make-belive ":wise guys".The author knew what he was doing A great read.Can see this as a movie. - Florida Mike "Mike the Man" (Florida)
Xlibris website book description Although the term All In is usually used when a poker player bets all of his chips, the author has very cleverly applied the term to the actions of PJ Gould, in his quest for revenge. All In, is a fast moving novel that takes the reader on an exciting journey from the Middle East, through the cocaine jungle of Columbia South America, then to Las Vegas and ends up in New York in the boardroom of one of the largest companies in the United States. It is the story of PJ Gould, the adopted son of a middle class Jewish family from Philadelphia. When he learns he has a twin brother, Walter, who has been raised by the Lippincotts, one of the countries richest families in America, he realizes but for the luck of the draw, their situations could have been reversed. Although Walter Lippincott invites his twin brother to join him in the family business, PJ chooses instead to visit Israel after graduating from college. It is there he discovers his Judaism, and enlists in the Sayeret Matkal, Israels elite and most celebrated commando unit. The Sayeret Matkal is comparable to the US militarys Delta Force and is responsible for some of Israels high profile security missions. They also conduct highly sensitive assassinations, sabotage, and psychological warfare projects. PJ became an expert in all of these. He earned the reputation of the best in the business, and after leaving the Sayeret Matkal, he was recruited by the CIA. After fifteen years of performing political assassinations, he finally reached a point when he no longer wished to continue in the killing business. That was when he retired and moved to Las Vegas ,where he became a high stakes poker player. He played the game of poker the same way he lived his life. When he attempted to do something, he was all in. He never did anything half hearted. In poker, all in means you could be betting all of your money on the turn of a card. When he played this way, sometimes he won with the best hand. Other times he would win by bluffing the other players. After his twin brother and girlfriend are murdered gangland style, PJ vows revenge. Then when the Las Vegas police department warns him not to get involved, he explains to them that he intends to goAll In. There is no way they can prevent him from taking revenge. In life like in poker, sometime, you have to go ..all in. The story takes the reader on a roller coaster ride from Las Vegas to New York, and from there to Chicago and back. You will meet Anita, his brothers widow, Joey Sconsi a would be wise guy, and Joseph Cantelli, an old world Mafia Don. You will be introduced to Tozzi, the hit man, and Sid Mastro, the unlucky ex-con who finds himself in the middle of an ill conceived murder plot. The characters will jump off the page and keep you wondering what will happen next. All In is a must read.
The Man from Cuba is the story about corrupt politics, organized crime and the CIA. You will meet Bill Currier, The Man from Cuba, who is chosen by the CIA to assassinate a former President, who is once again running for the office of President. The author takes you on an exciting ride as he shows you the secret world where organized crime and corrupt politicians plot to overthrow our government. You will meet people like Lois Waters, the daughter of a deceased ‘Mob Boss’, who is torn between doing what is right and what is her legacy. Brooks’ ingenious imagination takes us into a milieu inhabited by fascinating — if not altogether lovable — characters who manage to complicate their lives as they move through the twists and turns of an elaborate plot that only a master raconteur could dream up. Once you start reading you will not be able to put the book down. The Man from Cuba is one of Brook’s best works yet.
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Scottie Roberts is a high-profile criminal defense attorney who represents some of the country's most well-known mafiosi. One of his clients, Sammy Costello, asks him to help negotiate a deal to buy a mega entertainment conglomerate. Sammy wants him in on the deal because Scottie's boyhood friend Joey Torino is a priest who works at the Vatican Bank and he feels he can help finance the deal. Things become complicated when Anthony Longo, another boyhood friend of Scottie's, turns up seeking revenge for his father's murder, claiming that Scottie was involved. The story takes you from the streets of Chicago to the glitter of Hollywood and then behind the scenes in Las Vegas. You will see firsthand how Vatican City, a sovereign state, controls its finances through the Vatican Bank, which has been dogged for decades by scandals involving the illegal transfer of funds and money laundering. You will meet people like Soraya Dubi, a millionaire California real estate person who becomes Scottie's partner; Alice, Scottie's secretary who, unbeknownst to him, leads two separate lives; and Maurice Gross, the owner of Entertainment World. Negotiating is part of everyday life, but in business, it's absolutely critical to success. Scottie is not only a top defense attorney, he is also an expert in negotiating a deal. Emotion, luck, and magic have no place in a successful negotiation. It takes an iron gut, street smarts, and unblinking discipline to make a good deal; and Scottie has them all.
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