"A powerful first novel, written by an outstanding Long Island teacher, whose absorbing narrative demonstrates the true craft of storytelling and a genuine empathy for the lives of those who have suffered and sacrificed to protect our freedoms... ECHOES FROM THE INFANTRY is truly a song of redemption and a triumph of the human spirit."

"Perfectly placed homage to the soldiers of WWII and the people who loved them and/or lived with them...Nappi writes all of his characters with clarity, respect, and wisdom and, in doing so, provides insight into dealing with PTSD...I recommend this book to history buffs, students who are learning about the wars, and all sons who have complicated relationships with their fathers or vice versa."

"A moving first novel about a courageous soldier who fought in WWII and grew to hate it... heartfelt, and searing in its condemnation. On his last page, Nappi quotes Christopher Marlowe: 'Accurst be he who first invented war.'"

"Nappi hits another one out of the park." Betty Dravis,

"Wonderfully written baseball series with an accurate depiction of life in the minor leagues. Frank Nappi weaves throughout these stories the age-old human condition of prejudice and narrow mindedness, things we all are still working on in the present..."

"Bernard Malamud has the character Roy Hobbs, and Frank Nappi has the intriguing character Mickey Tussler...this is not a conventional baseball story but one that lays out unique challenges and plot twists that differ from any series of baseball books that have come before."

"Frank Nappi's Legend of Mickey Tussler series reminds us why sports, above all else, remain the great unifier, the great teacher, and why baseball remains our beloved national pastime. Mickey's journey not only calls on our common ground as people, but of the need to respect, appreciate, and understand those things that make us inherently individual and unique."

"A masterful final chapter in the incredible life of a most compelling baseball legend. The Legend of Mickey Tussler series is a baseball trilogy destined to become the definitive work in the genre."

"A marvelous blending of baseball history and first-rate fiction.The perfect conclusion to an outstanding baseball saga."

"Welcome to the Show is an action-packed, heartwarming story that completes the most captivating baseball trilogy ever written. Frank Nappi writes the way Miguel Cabrera hits - brilliantly, powerfully, effortlessly. Readers will stand and applaud as Mickey Tussler's journey reaches new heights."

"Will win over kids and parents alike. Read it together one summer between ballgames and on a family vacation."

"Yet another brilliant baseball tale by a first-rate storyteller. The ongoing saga of Mickey Tussler will speak powerfully to young readers as well as anyone of any age who truly loves our national pastime."

"Frank Nappi knocks another one out of the ballpark! If there were a Hall of Fame for Baseball books, this heart-warming Mickey Tussler series would be in it."

"A moving story about an exceptional boy with uncommon athletic ability. This novel harkens back to the days when baseball was King."

"Remarkable. The very best in today's baseball fiction just got a little better."

“A stirring coming-of-age story...undoubtedly comparable with the ultimate baseball parable, Bernard Malamud’s The Natural.”

"The Legend of Mickey Tussler is a very good story that I’m sure will resonate with those readers who have experience with special needs children and teens..."

“An intriguing glimpse into the workings of a young, autistic mind.”

“A steadily paced, first rate work of fiction.”

“The best baseball fiction I have ever read.”

“In part a baseball book, but also a novel about the cruelty and kindness people are capable of demonstrating, and the challenges of dealing with autism, before the term was even known.”

“A deeply complex retelling of a long list of set-backs endured by the underdog, the overlooked, the diamond in the rough.”

“A touching, masterful tale.”

“If you share your world with a young adult, there is perhaps no better novel in recent years to read together than Frank Nappi’s The Legend of Mickey Tussler.”

“Not just a baseball masterpiece, but a clever, delightful, touching tale that is a triumph of imagination and empathy. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER is Roy Hobbs meets The Rain Man.”

“Every young person needs to read these books. They will change the way they view and treat others in this very challenging world in which we live.”

“The Legend of Mickey Tussler is a very good story that I'm sure will resonate with those readers who have experience with special needs children and teens...”

“A touching story of finding one's dream even when the cards dealt to one are poor.”

“A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written. In an age where scandal has taken over sports, especially baseball, it was refreshing to finally be transported to an age where the game is all that matters. Nappi does an incredible job bringing these people and players to life. A great read.”

“Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers.”

“A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written.”

“A story with something for everyone. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER  is a walk off homerun.”

“A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game everywhere.”

"In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges."

"The baseball elements really sing; baseball fans will find much to appreciate, while the sports treatment of triumphing over adversity adds crossover appeal to the YA market."

"From award winning author Frank Nappi comes a roller-coaster ride into the anarchy of a personal inferno... A nightmarish and terrifying tale. Nobody Has To Know is a bewitching thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page." 

"Frank Nappi is a master wordsmith of many genres. Hugely successful with his first three novels, he now takes the plunge into the dark literary waters with Nobody Has to Know... everything a thriller should be."

"A powerful, page-turning thriller that will leave readers riveted and wanting more." 

"Nappi's prose tells a beautifully chaotic story of love and lust, suspense and madness - some of the greatest elements of truly powerful, absolutely moving drama." 

"One doesn't simply read a Frank Nappi story, one lives and breathes it. In this gripping tale of a teacher's forbidden obsession, Nappi's artful language catapults the reader into his story as few writers can. This nationally-acclaimed author keeps pulling out surprises and pulling us in."

"Nappi's prose tells a beautifully chaotic story of love and lust, suspense and madness - some of the greatest elements of truly powerful, absolutely moving drama." 

"Nobody Has To Know is a chilling, sobering exploration of secrets and lies that lingers long after the final page." 

Thrilling story about the harrowing repercussions that occur when a young teacher sleeps with one of his high school students...packs a powerful warning about how dangerous it is to cross social and sexual boundaries...Nobody Has To Know is both a guilty pleasure and intellectually pleasing...sheds insight into the psychology, behavior and history of why people delve into dangerous sexual relationships.

"A contemporary reimagining of Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita with a Fatal Attractiontwist...The story's pacing is brisk, the narrative generally fluid and the conclusion an absolute jaw-dropper..." 

"A haunting, briskly-paced page turner that explores the darkest recesses of the human psyche while propelling the reader through an intricate series of hair-raising twists and turns. Nobody Has to Know is a masterfully written tale that is expertly told. Frank Nappi knows how to entertain the reader from start to finish."

"What happens when a ruthless stalker insinuates himself into your world, haunting those closest, manipulating your life and the lives of your loved ones -- all, in the name of misguided, unhinged revenge? Read Frank Nappi's new thriller, Twisted Truth, and find out."

John A. Valenti, Newsday

"Frank Nappi treats readers to a slow-burn descent into obsession that never raises its voice, yet leaves you checking the locks twice."

Midwest Book Review

"A well-written, dark and surprising mind-bending ride where love, lies, smouldering secrets, and obsession collide in chilling fashion. As much a psychological study as it is  pure, electrifying entertainment."

Dean Cain

"Page after page, the author builds the suspense to an epic crescendo of secrets, danger, vengeance, and impending disaster. The U.S. Review of Books"

The U.S. Review of Books