Face Down in the Park

I had to read it straight through! I loved it! Great characters, great story.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was funny at times, always engaging and never predictable. Just when I thought I knew where it was going, it took a new turn. The characters reminded me of real people; some attractive, some flawed, some with an abundance of self importance, many with secrets. I am impressed with the smooth flow and unraveling of the plot accomplished by two authors. Looking forward to their next collaboration.

He has no idea who he is, why he is lying in a pool of his own blood in Central Park, and who mugged him to the point of almost killing him. He has no identity on him. Walking like a drunk, he manages to get out of the Park before collapsing on the streets of Manhattan. Queens' resident, personal fitness trainer Tina Ruffo sees the helpless individual and provides him with needed assistance. At the hospital he learns that he suffers from amnesia, and it could take months before his memory returns. With Tina's help, he starts to piece together his life. He learns that his name is Brent Stevens. He also finds out that somehow he is mysteriously linked to a Hollywood couple releasing a new nude film on creation called "In the Beginning". As they get closer to the truth, Tina and Brent soon come under attack from a relentless enemy. Reader's first reaction will be to believe that an amnesia-based story line should be a forgotten memory. They need to try the Hollywood mystery, FACE DOWN IN THE PARK. The story line is filled with non-stop action and peopled with characters and caricatures who imitate known real life stars. Brent is a fine character, but the ultra-spunky Tina will drive readers to hop, skip, and jump some of her passages. Leonard Foglia and David Richards demonstrate their insider knowledge of Hollywood and Manhattan, but need to work on their outer borough accent.Harriet Klausner