Marty Sturino: 5 books

Travel, Travelogue, Short Stories, Europe, Italy, Calabria Many of these stories portray a patchwork of sad irony, absolute dichotomy, or cruel joke, foisted upon Calabria’s children. Sadly, many will not visit for fear of some hidden danger; or those who do, without staying long enough to appreciate...

A charming romantic adventure for a Walter Mitty kind of guy as he pursues the woman of his dreams. She's attractive, intelligent, charming and intimidating! …Everything any man would admire in a woman. The fun begins as their paths cross, and he does his very best to impress her.

Designed for the new Italian Language student, to introduce simple everyday phrases in an interesting context. In the story, extortion and money laundering lead to murder as a young Calabrian must choose between the old ways and risking his life to assist the police. Based on real newspaper accounts...

Comprised of twenty short stories from the heart, Marty’s Dear All letters recount his experiences, and relate his impressions of life along the Ionian shore of Calabria, Italy. He writes for friends, relatives and anyone who has not yet had the privilege of getting to know this lovely...

In English with some Italian Designed for the new Italian Language student, to introduce simple everyday phrases in an interesting context and describe Calabria. In the story, extortion and money laundering lead to murder as a young Calabrian must choose between the old ways and risking his...