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    All He Saw Was The Girl
    All He Saw Was The Girl
    All He Saw Was The Girl
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    All He Saw Was The Girl

    Written by Peter Leonard

    Narrated by Jeff Harding

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    Rome: McCabe and Chip, two American exchange students, are about to become embroiled with a violent street gang. Detroit: Sharon Vanelli's affair with Joey Palermo, a Mafia enforcer, is about to be discovered by her husband, Ray. Brilliantly plotted and shot through with wry humour, All He Saw Was the Girl takes place as these two narratives converge in the backstreets of Italy's oldest city.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateDec 1, 2011
    ISBN9781407494395
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    Peter Leonard

    Peter Leonard lives in Birmingham, Michigan with his wife and four children.  He is a partner in the ad agency of Leonard, Mayer & Tocco, Inc. He is the author of Quiver and Trust Me.

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    • 4/5
      Detroit and Italy.....what could these two cities have in common? You would be surprised. There was a connection between the two cities, and it definitely wasn't a good connection. The connection involved murder, marital affairs, the Mafia, street gangs, and kidnappings.The book's chapters slide from one side of the world to the other and ultimately end up in Italy along with all the characters. The characters are vividly described along with the action. You will feel the tension among the characters as they "face off" in different situations. You will also be frightened for the characters because of some of the choices they make. The ending has non-stop action.It took a few chapters to get the hang of where the book was heading, but you won't be disappointed. The excellent writing and descriptions of Italy's landscape and life allow you to be there.My rating is a 4/5 since it took a few chapters to get interesting, but once you realize the relationship between the characters, it is difficult to put down. You will need to brush up on your Italian too. :)
    • 5/5
      All He Saw Was the Girl by Peter LeonardVery fast paced action about a few college aged guys who travel overseases, get in trouble while attending college there.End up in prison for a few days and because of one of the boys father career they are released.Women play a big part in the plot as well as Mafia and gangs. Mistaken kidnapping and so many more events shape this into a great read.Would make a really cool movie as there is so much action. Love the locations as they are decrsibed in every detail so you know exactly what corner of the street they are at.So many scenarios take place, great read.Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
    • 4/5
      At the beginning of the book I did not understand how the author was going to connect everything together. Two different cities, a handful of people and at the time it seemed like two different plots. However the author brings it all together for the reader. The author has readers hopping around the world, from the USA to Italy. This book will keep the reader entertained and wondering what is happening next.



      I loved how the author included several different mafias in this book. This is not just an average read. The author keeps the readers mind occupied. If you are looking for a fast pass crime/mystery book for a weekend read then check this book out.



      The cast of characters are Chip who is a US senator’s son, McCabe who is on a scholarship in Rome, Sharon a bored wife who wants some adventure, Joey who is a thug in the mafia, and Ray an ex-secret service agent.



      Chip and McCabe are on a semester tour in Rome. Chip is this young adult that has an attitude that he should get the royal treatment no matter what he does, including having his crimes overlooked. McCabe is good friends with Chip but takes a lot of the blame for Chip’s mistakes.



      Sharon is just bored with her marriage. She cannot remember the last time she had sex with her husband. She meets up with Joey and thinks it is a dream comes true. She wants to have the cake and eat it also.



      Joey is a thug in the mafia. This is not known during the first part of the book. He has this carefree attitude and wants everything he cannot have. He has



      Ray is Sharon’s husband. During the beginning of the book the reader might think Ray has a totally different career. He sounds like he is just burned out of everything in his life at the moment.



      The cover makes me think of a James Bond movie. I can see Sean Connery or Roger Moore as Ray. However we all know that 007 was never married so that little bit in the book would have to be changed. The title fits this book perfect. The last thing the guys saw was ‘The Girl’. Granted it was not the same girl but it was a girl.



      If you have followed my blog for more than a day or so you will know that I cannot write a detailed review without giving away spoilers. I always stop before that happens. Well here is the stopping point. Sorry.



      Thanks for a great read Peter.
    • 4/5
      Peter Leonard has written a very different sort of book than what I've been reading lately. It took me a chapter or two to get into it because it is very stark and abrupt. From the first word, the reader is thrown into the action. There is no time to build characters or explain what is going on - that comes eventually, but it is a bit of a shocking beginning. It's kind of like being tossed into cold water: it takes a minute to get your bearings. Once the shock wears off you find that the effect is carried through the book. The reader is an observer in a most intense, fast moving ride.Sometimes trying to weave two, seemingly, unrelated stories together results in a total train wreck. Thankfully, Mr. Leonard has avoided that in All He Saw was the Girl. Instead the two stories combine smoothly without interrupting the flow of the story. Because of the writing style, it takes awhile to connect with the characters but it happens. And while it is happening the absurdity of the characters' actions keeps the reader very entertained.Last word: stick with it. As I read chapter one I was wondering if I would make it through. By chapter two, I couldn't put it down.
    • 4/5
      All He Saw Was The Girl by Peter LeonardPublished by The Story PlantISBN-10: 1611880424ISBN-13: 978-1611880427 At the request of The Story Plant, an ARC digital version was provided, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion. Synopsis (from publisher): Rome:McCabe and Chip, two American exchange students, are about to become embroiled with a violent street gang, a beautiful Italian girl, and a flawed kidnapping plan.Detroit:Sharon Vanelli’s affair with Joey Palermo, a Mafia enforcer, is about to be discovered by her husband, Ray, a secret service agent.Brilliantly plotted and shot through with wry humor, ALL HE SAW WAS THE GIRL sees these two narratives collide in the backstreets of Italy’s oldest city. My Thoughts and opinion: I was first introduced to this author when I read, Voices of the Dead, which I thoroughly enjoyed due to his writing style, his character development and descriptive settings, however, I am always a bit skeptical when I start to read a follow up novel. Will it be as good? Have I set my expectations too high and compare it to the first book? All He Saw Was The Girl, just like Voices of the Dead, within the first few pages the book pulled me in with the introduction of a few of the characters that the author brought to life. Chip and McCabe, 2 students studying in Italy. Then Sharon, a lonesome wife from Detroit, married to a secret service agent, is injected into the story line. Characters, so different and on different ends of the spectrum, had this reader wondering what is their connection? The suspense starts and builds, like a ticking time bomb with one kidnapping that has gone bad, and continues with the tumultuous "mob" related cat and mouse chase of another kidnapping through the streets of Italy.What I like about Peter Leonard's books is that he creates the cast of characters, with the reader not knowing the connection, and in a very fluid manner, interweaves them all into an intricate plot. Another aspect of his writing that I enjoy is that he alternates chapters with different characters and leaves the reader with mini cliff hangers that it's a "one more chapter" read to find out what happens and I found that I had read many more chapters than one. The detailed descriptions of Italy were vivid, and for me, factual as I had seen and visited many of the locales that he used as his settings. The action fast paced, with twists and turns of suspense and a bit of dry humor thrown in. Did All He Saw Was The Girl meet my expectations, yes! It was what I call "a transport read", where I was so engrossed into the story that I was unaware of what was going on around me. A page turner!! Would I recommend it, absolutely!!! Only one problem now, waiting for his next novel!! My Rating: 4
    • 4/5
      This engaging tale is full of unexpected twists and turns, wry humour and a surprise ending, featuring the Mafia, mistaken identities, and confusion in the kidnapping of two American students in Rome: it’s no surprise that Peter Leonard is full of the good stuff since he is the son of the legendary hard boiler Leonard.Back in the States, Detroit to be exact, Sharon is bored with her marriage to secret service agent Ray and embarks on an exciting affair with Mafia enforcer Tony; while in Rome best friend McCabe and Chip are falling foul of the Mafia while studying at the Loyola University. Chip is the confident son of a rich and influential senator, McCabe is a scholarship student. Inevitably McCabe is kidnapped in mistake for Chip, Tony discovers Sharon is married and she disappears while he goes to Italy, and Ray discovers his wife’s affair and, fearing the worst, follows Tony to Rome. Well plotted, exciting and funny, All h Saw is a pleasure to read…