Joe Corso

Taking a detour on his way back to Vegas, Bull, one of Big Red Fortunato's right-hand men, visits his old army buddy, Sal Stark. Sal has bought a small casino in Lake Topaz, a small town off Route 66 in the Mojave desert.Upon arriving at the Lucky Lady, Bull is dismayed to discover that Sal has been severely beaten, apparently by local "businessmen" who want to claim the casino as their own. Further investigation reveals that the head of this organization, Jarret Hastings, is holding a group of little girls captive. One of the little girls, Susie, is rescued by Bull and believes him to be "The Saint of Lake Topaz" she's been praying for.Bull's hardened heart is unfrozen and he immediately calls his boss, Big Red, owner of the famous Starlight Club in Queens, to assist in taking down what is likely a human trafficking ring. But what Red and Bull, with the assistance of the usual players-Pissclam, Johnny Eight Fingers, Trenchie, and others-find out is that the kidnapping of young girls by Hastings is just the tip of the iceberg.In this 11th installment of the popular, multi-award-winning Starlight Club series, author Joe Corso takes us on a thrill ride through the little-traveled roads of Nevada desert in the 1960s, when the local law was often subject to interpretation

Cal is away on business in Laramie when he gets word that an unspeakable tragedy has occurred at home. Not knowing what to expect he rushes back to Cheyenne to find that his wife was mysteriously murdered. Who could have committed such a terrible crime? Filled with remorse at not being there to protect her, he wants vengeance, The Calico Kid becomes consumed with finding and then killing his wife's murderers.With the assistance of his Deputy Spud Evans, the two men spend months in the saddle traveling through Texas into Kansas following the killers' trail. The story leads us on a journey to the ultimate showdown between Cal's motley crew of righteous avengers which include his two other deputies and two unlikely sources, and his deceased wife's murderers. The two factions face off in a deadly gunfight in Abilene.Gunfight in Abilene is action packed with violence, romance, and adventure with twists and turns you won't expect. Read on to find out more.

The powerful mob leader knew that selling drugs brings heat. Local and federal heat. It's 1974 and Big Red Fortunato's order that no drugs are to be sold in Queens has been broken. He discovers that the powerful Sicilian mafia has defied his rule and is selling drugs with utter disregard for who he is. Red has to stop them without starting a war he may not win.Tarzan's recently deceased father bequeathed his house to him, but upon visiting it Tarzan discovers squatters living in it... and they refuse to leave. Red visits Sicily under the pretext of scouting for movie locations. He arranges a meeting with Antonio Andolino the man in charge of the burgeoning Sicilian drug trade, with the hope of convincing him not to ship drugs to Queens. To hedge their bets in case the talks fail, Sicilian mobsters kidnap two of Red's valuable assets to use as leverage against him. Red has to figure out how to get them back unharmed.The multi-award winning (10 awards) best selling series continues with the publication of the 9th Starlight Club book.

When king Robert of England falls deathly ill, it's up to Lucky Campo to step in and same the day for all time's sake. The problem is that the 12th century isn't known for its cutting-edge medics, so Lucky is faced with the realization that he has no other option but to take Robert back to the 21st century hoping and praying that the doctors at the COMPOUND can save the ailing monarch.Meanwhile the other Robert, Lucky's son, has inherited his father's ability and can now see the shimmering gateways that crisscross the time stream, allowing him to travel through various points in time and space. When his son't abilities become known to him, Lucky fears that Robert in his youthful ignorance may not fully understand he faces when entering a portal. Thus, out of necessity, a partnership is formed between father and son, one teaching, the other learning.But When Robert and Mickey are kidnapped, the young boy is forced to put everything his father taught him to the test without adult supervision. He and Mickey escape their kidnappers through a gateway, which plunges them into places no six-year old boy should ever have to go. Lucky desperately searches the time stream for his son and best friend. Will he find them in time? Or is time simply not on his side? Find out in this thrilling new roller coaster time travel adventure

"Joe Corso is a storyteller in the tradition of Louis L'Amour. If you're looking for an exciting yarn, with well-drawn characters and believable and interesting plot, you can't go wrong reading any of his stories." ...R.W. Peake, author of the Marching with Caesar series."Cal Rymes left the Civil War and his time with the infamous butcher Colonel William Clarke Quantrill. He left Quantrill's Raiders with a particular set of talents and a desire to get as far away from his past as possible. All he wanted was a quiet life, a small ranch to breed horses and raise cattle. A lofty goal for a man who knows nothing but how to take a life. A marksmanship contest in Dodge City gives him a chance at a new start, where he wins a prized Winchester "Golden Boy" rifle and the moniker of the Calico Kid. Striking out for Cheyenne with his newfound friends to make a grub stake hunting buffalo, Cal finally gets a glimpse of the life he's been fighting for. All that stands between him and the sweet life is the Sutter Gang and brutal leader Neil Sutter. With the railway inching ever closer, Cheyenne is a boom town on the verge of going boom. A town in need of heroes and finding only outlaws. These are violent times for violent men. And Neil Sutter and his men are about to find out they bit off more than they can chew when they decided to cross the Calico Kid."

Leave it to Lucky Campo to discover something new about his abilities. Leave it to the Chinese to find this of extreme value to their country. What started out as good news becomes a curse. Seems Lucky's life is full of surprises and the dilemma is now how to handle them all. The love of his life lives in another time period, yet Lucky pines for the luxuries of the present. The Inquisition just about seals those thoughts. The Spanish priests of the inquisition don't understand anything about Lucky, the King's wizard. As plagues abound, they become more convinced of his sorcery.The old gang is still with Lucky and as always, they have his back, but is there enough time left? Can they defeat the brutal tactics of Quiang Shan, Director of China's Secret Police? Who is the one who betrayed Lucky? And where is the Princess? We travel from the dinosaurs to the Pyramids to twelfth century England and back to Astoria. Ah, dear old Astoria. Life is never dull with Lucky as travels through the Time Portals.

The Russian president wants Lucky and the professor's secrets. The Arabs want them too. Vladimir Putin is determined to secure the secret recipe that will forever eliminate the need for oil for any type of transportation, ever . . . again. Putin has assigned this task to his Head of Security, Oleg Karpov. It is up to Lucky to protect the brilliant, mad scientist and his "magnetic propulsion system", but can he outwit legions of Russian agents? From the KGB headquarters in Moscow to the ghost town of Rhyolite, Lucky, utilizes his time travel ability and races to eradicate assassins, yet increase his wealth at the same time. Can he do it this time? Will Lucky be "lucky?" One never knows what lurks behind . . . the time portal.

While Lucky is living in the 12th century with his wife Princess Krystina he senses trouble in the present, but he is unaware that his enemies plan to kill King Robert and the royal family while he is away. Will Lucky's problems in the present prevent him from helping his friends in the past?The U.S. Navy has reactivated the Philadelphia Experiment and is using the new un-commissioned Navy ship the Eldridge as the basis for its invisibility experiments. The experiments prove successful but sailors are still disappearing just as they had in 1943. Lucky thinks he may know where some of the missing sailors have disappeared. But in order to reach them he encounters a malevolent energy that exists in a dark foreboding portal. Why is Lucky a threat to General Peter Slater, a 4 star general in charge of the military?Secretary of State Oliver Stanton, Mickey and Lucky evade capture by entering a portal and escaping to the past. Their search for a way back to the present brings them in contact with prehistoric animals, Roman Legionnaires', Greek Temples, lost cities and more.... But Lucky and his friends discover that they are lost in time and in order find their way back to the present they seek the council of the Oracle at Delphi. Join Lucky in the 6th book in the Time Portal Series, where each portal you enter becomes an adventure.

What if you discovered a portal that took you to the 12th Century, where you met, fell in love with, and married a princess, had a child together, and then you discovered that you might never see them again?ThLucky finds himself in this peculiarly unique situation when he discovers he no longer can access The Time Portal.Because of obligations in the present, Lucky uses the time portal and leaves the 12th Century, his princess, and his son.But unknown to him, his enemies are waiting patiently for his return, and several questions are raised as Lucky tries to regain control of his powers.Adolph Mueller-Nazi billionaire-has pledged to destroy his enemies, but he needs Lucky's unique abilities to accomplish it. What powers do the titanium bracelets that were placed on Lucky's wrists hold over him?Lucky has decided to bring a soldier back to the present with him from the past, but for what reason?Why do the priests of the Spanish inquisition still pursue Lucky's wife and child?Lucky, in his weakened state, must somehow find a way to return to the past to help save the woman he loves...

The Zebra Club 1962: After his discharge from the army, neighborhood boys are celebrating the return of their buddy Renato. However when they witness him across the street being beaten nearly to death by the gang's leader Sailor Burke, they take chase. When they catch up however, the situation quickly changes, as it could in those days. The Starlight Club 1965: Tarzan needs a new bartender and he suggests Renato Melina whom Red remembers. Trouble soon comes knocking at Red's door in the form of Aldo Zintera the head of the new F.B.I. task force on organized crime. Zintera quickly informs Red that he intends to prosecute him for his crimes and send him to prison. Realizing the very 'real' danger he is in, and knowing that the charges could stick, Red embarks on a fight for his life. Red always took care of his men but now he has to look after himself and his new wife. He soon realizes there is only one course of action left open to him, which will stop the vindictive Zintera.Calling in favors and knowing it's the time for action and not regrets Red hatches a drastic plan which includes his pal Trenchie and he wastes no time in implementing it. Once the plan is set in motion things heat up as Red and his men literally fight for their lives. The question is... even with the necessary clout and the ability to pull the right strings... can Red survive Zintera's onslaught?As one reviewer writes. "With a fantastic storyline and brilliant characters this book is action packed right to the last page. Imaginative subplots, revenge, passion, love and betrayal, the Starlight Club 7 has it all, and is definitely a winner for all crime thriller fans.As it closes, I ask myself, although this book is called 'End Game' is it truly the end of an era?As the last page is read, only one person has that answer, and that's the author, Joe Corso."

The Lone Jack Kid is back But this time he's with his blood brother, Wild Eagle, Chief of the Kaw Indians, riding the abandoned Butterfield Overland Stage route through perilous tribal territories. Though aware of the lurking, hostile Indians and murderous highwaymen waiting for an opportunity to rob and kill unsuspecting travelers, the two decide to take the treacherous journey on the old, abandoned route through Texas and into California... but on their way to California, they have to make an important stop in El Paso. President Grant has asked the Lone Jack Kid to meet Grand Duke Alexis in San Diego and escort the young Russian nobleman to Nebraska, to join General Custer, General Sheridan, and Buffalo Bill Cody in a great buffalo hunt.The Lone Jack Kid and Wild Eagle's journey takes them westward-through unchartered Indian Territory, camping along the way at rundown tent towns-into California, where their true adventure begins... Read on and follow the award-winning series to its exciting conclusion

Problems keep occurring that prevent Big Red Fortunato from leaving Queens. His enemies know he would like to settle in Vegas and they look forward to taking over his action the moment he leaves. Red has one profitable Vegas casino, the Double Seven. His second casino Nell's Silver Spur is being renovated. Richie Fingers the best card and dice spotter in the world and some of Reds men are driving to Vegas to protect his interests there. Since the men are driving through Kansas, Joey Bones decides to visit his sister. So what can possibly go wrong by him stopping to see her?Trenchie's happy marriage doesn't go unnoticed by Big Red and he would like to settle down with a good woman. But in order to do that he has to find a woman who would take him for what he is...a difficult choice for any woman to make.Swifty is the middleweight champion of the world and he's scheduled to fight the one fighter who's style he just can't seem to figure out. Those close to him wonder if he will hold on to his championship belt or will Slick Parker the ex-champ win it back from him?.

Enter the enchanted world of Tommy Topper; a magical place of wizards, witches, pixies, and other supernatural and mystical beings.On Tommy's fourteenth birthday, his parents tell him of his birthright-he is a powerful wizard whose roots are traced back to the land of Kranta, a faraway place to which Tommy can teleport to in an instant...with the right spell. However, the evil emperor Ling Cam has stolen the 5 magic items from the people of Kranta and wants to use it for his own purposes, intending to destroy the young and powerful wizard in the process. Kranta is no longer a happy place as a result, and it is up to Tommy, with the help of his Uncle Nick, the wizard Verlan, and beautiful pixie Princess Ryanna, to destroy the emperor and return power to the fallen king. Will Tommy Topper be able to use his newfound powers and magical items that he must recover along the way in order to bring back peace, harmony, and magic to the people of Kranta?

The Starlight Club 5: RevengeIn the fifth book of the Starlight Club, Big Red Fortunato's movie companies are in the black. Now he wants to invest money in a Las Vegas casino. But problems keep popping up in Queens that prevent him from leaving. One is the Boston mob wants to take over the Queens action. Can Big Red stop them? Knowing how dangerous Trenchie is a Los Angeles gang threatens Trenchie's family. How will he handle it? And why would they do this?Why does Meyer Lansky want the top three men in the Queens, NY mob killed? The Greek knew by signing this paper he was signing his death warrant, but what could he do?He took the pen and slowly signed the paper; then, as soon as he put the pen down, Shooter shot him up close in the temple, splattering blood and brain matter onto the paper.Hollywood screen tests and fame and fortuned beckon Iris and Tiffany. Big Red needs leading ladies for his movie studio. Can they succeed as movie stars?Joe Bruno Sr. Author of "Whitey Bulgar - The Biggest Rat""Joe Corso hits it right on the mark when he takes us on a winding trip through the underbelly of organized crime."

The British offered Jean Lafitte a Captaincy in the British navy along with extensive lands, titles and $30,000 in gold if he agrees to join with them to fight against the United States. So why does Lafitte refuse their generous offer?In the approaching War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson hasn't any weapons, ammunition or money to fight the British with and no one to turn to for help but the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Jackson hates pirates, but he agrees to meet with Lafitte, and he forms an unlikely alliance with the dashing pirate. What changed Jackson's mind about attending the meeting? Before the war begins, Lafitte buries an unusual treasure, one that is sought in the 21st century by two men and a beautiful woman.Julianna Montaigne a direct descendent of Pierre Lafitte has found his diary in her grandfathers old sea man's trunk. The diary has a clue to the treasure. Eddie Calto a New York City firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, The two join forces in an attempt to find Lafitte's Treasure. But there are dangerous men who want the treasure for themselves and for 200 years they have waited patiently for anyone seeking Lafitte's Treasure.