Slip & Fall (Hardcover)

by Nick Santora (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 329 pages
• Publisher: State Street Press (June 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068112749X
• ISBN-13: 978-0681127494
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars At first slowly, then quickly, July 1, 2007

By	Michael P. Maslanka (dallas, texas United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

So they say about going broke, and so this fine novel says about losing your ethical compass. Robert Principe is a good man and an honest lawyer. But when he is put to the test, when he has to make a decision compelled by family issues, he makes the wrong choice, his need for a few bucks overriding his better instincts. He thinks "just once" and I am out. Not true. The lawyer envy he feels(put in any profession) for those half as smart and twice as successful is perfectly captured by Santora, a lawyer turned writer. And the way the legal system works, and how it is easy to game it for illegal profit, is nailed as well. The long suffering wife is a bit too patient and saintly, and the violence(Robert hatches his insurance bilking scheme with some local wise guys) is ,I imagine, honest but may put off a few readers(the clerk at my local bookstore thought it a bit much). But this first novel by a Sopranos writer and creator of Prison Break is worth the time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Debut from great writer!!, July 30, 2007

By	James Galco (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book falls in line with other Attorney based books similiar to Rosenfelt et al, with the suspense, humor and characters which make this a stunning debut from a writer who has done work with the Soprano's, Prison Break amongst other great top shows on TV. I recommend this to those who enjoy character driven titles involving the law and also those who like a little MOB influence of which this title has both. P

I even sent a note to the author of which he/and or his publicist responded twice to my emails. Hopefully sales are good on this for I hope for additional titles regarding the characters introduced in this novel and or genre.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent summer read, July 8, 2007

By	Rebecca (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

Nick Santora gave up the practice of law to pursue his lifelong dream of writing. And it is a good thing he did. He is currently the executive producer and writer of the hit TV series, Prison Break. Slip and Fall is his first novel.
Robert Principe is a lawyer. He is also the apple of his father's eye, the toast of the family and the envy of the neighborhood. Robert is the good Italian-American, hard-working, smart, and honest. What his family and friends do not know is that Robert's law firm and life are circling the drain. Out of desperation, he comes up with "the plan". Enter Lou Turro and Jackie Masella, the other side of the Italian-American coin--The Mob. They help Robert execute his plan. The plan is a success. Lou is a little richer and Jackie has gained some respect from Lou. Robert's financial stresses have eased and his business is picking up. His life seems to have taken a turn for the better. But Robert's not aware of what's happening behind the scenes and that lack of knowledge may get him and his family killed.
If you think this book is all drama and angst, forget it. This is the perfect book for summer reading. Just kick back and enjoy the thrill ride. There is no moral here, just a good story about likeable people. Nick Santora has infused his work with a great sense of humor and the characters come across as real, passionate human beings, with the emphasis on human. Hopefully, we'll see some more literature by Mr. Santora; meanwhile we'll just have to enjoy his work on Prison Break.