Richard Guidice
Richard Guidice is a New York City native. His first book featuring Detective John Napoli, Romance is Dead, was a Finalist in the 2011 National Indie Excellence Awards. Writer's Digest Book Awards said, "Richard Guidice has written a well crafted murder mystery. The writing is quick and easy and makes for a fast, enjoyable read. A good book to read at night to wind down from the day." Five novels in the Napoli series have been released. In addition, the romance stories, Wrong Impression and Stolen Glances are also available. The next Napoli book, Your Number is Up, is scheduled for a July release. Richard is also currently working on a horror story and a crime caper.
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Captured
When college student Sara Donaldson goes missing a search begins for her. Her parents expect a ransom demand, but it never comes. The man who kidnapped the attractive, young woman has a different plan in his twisted mind.
Dan Libretto chose Sara to become his special angel, a woman who would share his life. Sara doesn’t want to remain bound in his basement and fights for her freedom. Unfortunately, her plan of escape fails, leading Libretto to search for a new angel.
As women continue to be kidnapped and murdered in New York City, Detectives Maria Napoli and Ellen Leary investigate the crimes. The partners look for any connection between the victims in hopes of apprehending the perpetrator.
Will Napoli and Leary solve the case before more young women are brutalized? Captured is a psychological thriller that will have readers turning the pages to reach the exciting conclusion.
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Secret Desires
Thriller
High school teacher Laura Gilbert begins a crusade against men who like young girls. She enters chat-rooms and engages in steamy conversations before meeting the perverts. Using the name Britney, a sixteen-year-old beauty, she lures unsuspecting older men to their demise. A victim of abuse as a young girl, Laura remains enraged at those who prey on innocent kids. When she encounters them, she metes out her own form of justice.
As the murders continue, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin investigate the crimes. All of the badly mutilated bodies share a common feature, the letter P written in blood on their foreheads. Unfortunately, no common bonds between the victims are established. The detectives continue to work on the frustrating case as more men are killed.
Can Napoli and Franklin stop the killer, or will she keep claiming victims who deserve punishment?
Secret Desires is a psychological thriller that will have readers racing toward the dramatic conclusion.
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High school teacher Laura Gilbert begins a crusade against men who like young girls. She enters chat-rooms and engages in steamy conversations before meeting the perverts. Using the name Britney, a sixteen-year-old beauty, she lures unsuspecting older men to their demise. A victim of abuse as a young girl, Laura remains enraged at those who prey on innocent kids. When she encounters them, she metes out her own form of justice.
As the murders continue, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin investigate the crimes. All of the badly mutilated bodies share a common feature, the letter P written in blood on their foreheads. Unfortunately, no common bonds between the victims are established. The detectives continue to work on the frustrating case as more men are killed.
Can Napoli and Franklin stop the killer, or will she keep claiming victims who deserve punishment?
Secret Desires is a psychological thriller that will have readers racing toward the dramatic conclusion.
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Bless Me Father
Thriller
A serial killer begins targeting priests in New York City. At the same time gay men are savagely murdered. Detective John Napoli leads the investigation into the clerics’ deaths while his wife Maria is occupied with the homosexual slayings.
As the crimes continue, the detectives from Midtown South and the 111th Precinct work together on the cases. The NYPD must determine if one madman is responsible for all of the murders or if two killers are walking the streets.
Bless Me Father is a riveting novel that captures the reader’s interest from the opening words to the final page.
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A serial killer begins targeting priests in New York City. At the same time gay men are savagely murdered. Detective John Napoli leads the investigation into the clerics’ deaths while his wife Maria is occupied with the homosexual slayings.
As the crimes continue, the detectives from Midtown South and the 111th Precinct work together on the cases. The NYPD must determine if one madman is responsible for all of the murders or if two killers are walking the streets.
Bless Me Father is a riveting novel that captures the reader’s interest from the opening words to the final page.
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Higher Education
Suspense
Stunning college coed Erin O’Mally always gets her man, no matter who he is.
As the new semester of school begins, she quickly sets her sights on her journalism professor, Martin Wright.
The college professor and the sexy student begin a tumultuous affair. As Erin’s love for Martin grows deeper, she knows the only thing standing in their way is his wife.
When Martin realizes his family is more important than a casual fling, he breaks off the relationship with his lover.
Erin decides drastic measures must be taken to win back the man she loves. Find out how desperate the young woman becomes in the suspenseful tale, Higher Education.
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Stunning college coed Erin O’Mally always gets her man, no matter who he is.
As the new semester of school begins, she quickly sets her sights on her journalism professor, Martin Wright.
The college professor and the sexy student begin a tumultuous affair. As Erin’s love for Martin grows deeper, she knows the only thing standing in their way is his wife.
When Martin realizes his family is more important than a casual fling, he breaks off the relationship with his lover.
Erin decides drastic measures must be taken to win back the man she loves. Find out how desperate the young woman becomes in the suspenseful tale, Higher Education.
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Your Number is Up
Thriller
People play the lottery with hopes of getting money that will change their lives. When they win they feel like the luckiest person in the world. Thinking a maniac will kill you because you’re a winner is the last thing on your mind.
Steven Dunne starts working for the New York Lottery Commission and murders people who strike it rich playing the various games of chance. The money they’ve won should have been his in his delusional mind.
As the link to the killings is discovered, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin believe catching the person responsible has become easier. They begin investigating lottery employees as possible suspects.
What Napoli doesn’t know is Dunne has already picked his next target, someone close to the man investigating the crimes. Will Napoli discover the killer’s identity and stop him before losing a loved one?
Your Number is Up is a thrilling story that will have readers racing to reach the stunning conclusion.
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People play the lottery with hopes of getting money that will change their lives. When they win they feel like the luckiest person in the world. Thinking a maniac will kill you because you’re a winner is the last thing on your mind.
Steven Dunne starts working for the New York Lottery Commission and murders people who strike it rich playing the various games of chance. The money they’ve won should have been his in his delusional mind.
As the link to the killings is discovered, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin believe catching the person responsible has become easier. They begin investigating lottery employees as possible suspects.
What Napoli doesn’t know is Dunne has already picked his next target, someone close to the man investigating the crimes. Will Napoli discover the killer’s identity and stop him before losing a loved one?
Your Number is Up is a thrilling story that will have readers racing to reach the stunning conclusion.
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Night Dancing
Most siblings share a close relationship based on experiences and common interests. Jack and Jill Harrington continued their special bond the night Mr. Harrington met Merisel Hernandez at the nightclub he owns. When he brought the unsuspecting woman home, brother and sister tortured and killed her. Their first victim was special, but they knew more would follow.
Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin begin the investigation of the brutal murder. The partners find out about the woman’s activities the night before her death, but it leads them nowhere. When a second body is discovered the detectives realize they are searching for a serial killer. Evidence collected at the scene suggests two perpetrators were involved, giving Napoli and Franklin an added challenge.
As the number of attractive dead women increases, the common bond between them is discovered. They all visited a trendy New York City club called Rumors the night before they were killed. A task force is set up and teams of New York’s finest stake out the establishment. Napoli and Franklin become part of the operation, along with Detective Napoli’s wife, Maria.
Will the NYPD find out the identities of the killers and stop them before more women are murdered?
Night Dancing is a fast paced thriller that will keep readers turning the pages in anticipation of Jack and Jill’s next deadly move.
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Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin begin the investigation of the brutal murder. The partners find out about the woman’s activities the night before her death, but it leads them nowhere. When a second body is discovered the detectives realize they are searching for a serial killer. Evidence collected at the scene suggests two perpetrators were involved, giving Napoli and Franklin an added challenge.
As the number of attractive dead women increases, the common bond between them is discovered. They all visited a trendy New York City club called Rumors the night before they were killed. A task force is set up and teams of New York’s finest stake out the establishment. Napoli and Franklin become part of the operation, along with Detective Napoli’s wife, Maria.
Will the NYPD find out the identities of the killers and stop them before more women are murdered?
Night Dancing is a fast paced thriller that will keep readers turning the pages in anticipation of Jack and Jill’s next deadly move.
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Stolen Glances
Forbidden love!
Phil Stracosa knows he’s heading down a dangerous path when he starts fantasizing about a schoolgirl, but every time he sees her he can’t help himself. When he encounters Gaby Hernandez, the seventeen-year-old becomes enchanted with the older man’s caring nature and charm. Soon the two begin dating, but carefully avoid an intimate relationship.
When Gaby’s older brother finds out about her friendship with Phil, he chastises her and forbids the young girl from seeing him again. Gaby’s feelings for Phil are too strong and she can’t abide to Jose’s wishes. She continues to see him despite her brother’s warning.
Jose soon discovers the relationship is continuing, and viciously attacks Phil for his actions. Even this doesn’t stop the couple’s secret affair as their desire for each other deepens.
Can the special love Gaby and Phil share survive the age-gap and the overprotective ways of a violent brother?
Stolen Glances will keep readers flipping the pages to discover the answer.
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Phil Stracosa knows he’s heading down a dangerous path when he starts fantasizing about a schoolgirl, but every time he sees her he can’t help himself. When he encounters Gaby Hernandez, the seventeen-year-old becomes enchanted with the older man’s caring nature and charm. Soon the two begin dating, but carefully avoid an intimate relationship.
When Gaby’s older brother finds out about her friendship with Phil, he chastises her and forbids the young girl from seeing him again. Gaby’s feelings for Phil are too strong and she can’t abide to Jose’s wishes. She continues to see him despite her brother’s warning.
Jose soon discovers the relationship is continuing, and viciously attacks Phil for his actions. Even this doesn’t stop the couple’s secret affair as their desire for each other deepens.
Can the special love Gaby and Phil share survive the age-gap and the overprotective ways of a violent brother?
Stolen Glances will keep readers flipping the pages to discover the answer.
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Wrong Impression
Romantic Suspense
Trying to meet someone through Internet dating is always a gamble, but Lisa Hallaway is willing to take the risk. The attractive woman seeks a decent man after not finding anyone suitable in her social circle. After meeting a few guys on LoveDreams.com, Lisa begins to doubt her decision.
When Lisa meets Sean Robertson she thinks her luck has changed. The handsome man appears to be normal, is a successful professional, and owns a nice condo in the city. Immediately, Lisa and Sean hit it off and begin dating. Their whirlwind romance proceeds smoothly and Lisa is happy to have met a terrific guy.
Will Lisa and Sean’s relationship continue to flourish, or will something happen to destroy the love they share?
Wrong Impression is a romantic suspense tale that builds to a pounding finish.
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Trying to meet someone through Internet dating is always a gamble, but Lisa Hallaway is willing to take the risk. The attractive woman seeks a decent man after not finding anyone suitable in her social circle. After meeting a few guys on LoveDreams.com, Lisa begins to doubt her decision.
When Lisa meets Sean Robertson she thinks her luck has changed. The handsome man appears to be normal, is a successful professional, and owns a nice condo in the city. Immediately, Lisa and Sean hit it off and begin dating. Their whirlwind romance proceeds smoothly and Lisa is happy to have met a terrific guy.
Will Lisa and Sean’s relationship continue to flourish, or will something happen to destroy the love they share?
Wrong Impression is a romantic suspense tale that builds to a pounding finish.
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Past Experience
Thriller
Brian Sanderson has never forgotten the incident on his eighteenth birthday. What should have been a happy day turned into one that scarred him for life. While he tried to forget the day and lead a normal life, the past events have finally caught up to him. Now someone has to pay the price for what happened to him, and he knows exactly who his victims should be.
When young prostitutes begin to get murdered in New York City, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin investigate the crimes. Unfortunately, the killer is smart enough to cover his brutality and nothing is discovered to bring the NYPD officials any closer to solving the crimes.
Detective Napoli’s wife, his former partner, also begins to work on a case eerily similar to the ones her husband is investigating. When a special task force is set up, the Napolis are reunited in the hopes of finding the man responsible for the murders. Will Mrs. Napoli’s undercover assignment lead her closer to the killer, or will it put her directly in the path of the madman?
Past Experience is a psychological thriller that will keep you riveted until the explosive ending.
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Brian Sanderson has never forgotten the incident on his eighteenth birthday. What should have been a happy day turned into one that scarred him for life. While he tried to forget the day and lead a normal life, the past events have finally caught up to him. Now someone has to pay the price for what happened to him, and he knows exactly who his victims should be.
When young prostitutes begin to get murdered in New York City, Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin investigate the crimes. Unfortunately, the killer is smart enough to cover his brutality and nothing is discovered to bring the NYPD officials any closer to solving the crimes.
Detective Napoli’s wife, his former partner, also begins to work on a case eerily similar to the ones her husband is investigating. When a special task force is set up, the Napolis are reunited in the hopes of finding the man responsible for the murders. Will Mrs. Napoli’s undercover assignment lead her closer to the killer, or will it put her directly in the path of the madman?
Past Experience is a psychological thriller that will keep you riveted until the explosive ending.
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Murder Along The Shore
Thriller
The beach is a place where people go to relax and forget about their worries. No one expects to die there.
Diane Spencer begins targeting unsuspecting men along New York area beaches. After a series of bad relationships, the crazed school teacher seeks revenge on the male population. Her weapon isn’t a gun or knife, but it’s just as lethal to all who come into contact with it.
Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin are assigned to the case. They become part of an undercover operation to apprehend the cunning killer. Detective Napoli also faces a health problem during the investigation, which brings extra anxiety to his life.
Will Detectives Napoli and Franklin encounter Spencer on the beach and put an end to her murderous ways?
Murder Along the Shore builds to a heart racing finish as the sexy serial killer plans a new life in a location where she can continue her murders all year long.
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The beach is a place where people go to relax and forget about their worries. No one expects to die there.
Diane Spencer begins targeting unsuspecting men along New York area beaches. After a series of bad relationships, the crazed school teacher seeks revenge on the male population. Her weapon isn’t a gun or knife, but it’s just as lethal to all who come into contact with it.
Detectives John Napoli and Terry Franklin are assigned to the case. They become part of an undercover operation to apprehend the cunning killer. Detective Napoli also faces a health problem during the investigation, which brings extra anxiety to his life.
Will Detectives Napoli and Franklin encounter Spencer on the beach and put an end to her murderous ways?
Murder Along the Shore builds to a heart racing finish as the sexy serial killer plans a new life in a location where she can continue her murders all year long.
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Everyone's a Suspect
Who did it?
The murder of a rich and powerful partner who worked at a securities firm produces a long list of suspects. Who killed Peter Goldstein? Was it his ex-wife, son, or perhaps a disgruntled investor? Detective John Napoli begins the investigation into the high profile crime. His new partner, Detective Terry Franklin, reminds Napoli everyone’s a suspect. As the evidence is collected, the focus of the case turns toward Napoli’s father in-law, Charles Martinez, a partner at the firm. Martinez had a recent altercation with the victim, which was witnessed by his secretary.
After a second murder is committed, Martinez is arrested for both crimes. Napoli has to face a family crisis with his pregnant wife, who adamantly supports her father. As the trial begins, Napoli isn’t convinced of his father in-law’s guilt. Things don’t look promising for Martinez as damaging testimony is given in the courtroom. Will Detective Napoli exonerate his father in-law of the crimes, or will Martinez face a life in prison?
Everyone’s a Suspect is a mystery that will keep you guessing until the surprising finish.
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The murder of a rich and powerful partner who worked at a securities firm produces a long list of suspects. Who killed Peter Goldstein? Was it his ex-wife, son, or perhaps a disgruntled investor? Detective John Napoli begins the investigation into the high profile crime. His new partner, Detective Terry Franklin, reminds Napoli everyone’s a suspect. As the evidence is collected, the focus of the case turns toward Napoli’s father in-law, Charles Martinez, a partner at the firm. Martinez had a recent altercation with the victim, which was witnessed by his secretary.
After a second murder is committed, Martinez is arrested for both crimes. Napoli has to face a family crisis with his pregnant wife, who adamantly supports her father. As the trial begins, Napoli isn’t convinced of his father in-law’s guilt. Things don’t look promising for Martinez as damaging testimony is given in the courtroom. Will Detective Napoli exonerate his father in-law of the crimes, or will Martinez face a life in prison?
Everyone’s a Suspect is a mystery that will keep you guessing until the surprising finish.
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Romance is Dead
Thriller
Special Delivery!
Tom Bains brings packages to people as part of his job. After divorcing his cheating wife, he decides to make other women pay for her mistake. While making deliveries along his route in New York City, Bains starts killing attractive blondes that remind him of his ex-wife.
Detective John Napoli is assigned to the case. He is also given a new partner, Detective Maria Martinez. As the murders continue, Napoli works the crimes while trying to live a normal life. Napoli enjoys spending time with his family, as well as with his best friend, Tom.
Can Napoli stop the killer, or will Bains outsmart his friend and claim more victims?
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Special Delivery!
Tom Bains brings packages to people as part of his job. After divorcing his cheating wife, he decides to make other women pay for her mistake. While making deliveries along his route in New York City, Bains starts killing attractive blondes that remind him of his ex-wife.
Detective John Napoli is assigned to the case. He is also given a new partner, Detective Maria Martinez. As the murders continue, Napoli works the crimes while trying to live a normal life. Napoli enjoys spending time with his family, as well as with his best friend, Tom.
Can Napoli stop the killer, or will Bains outsmart his friend and claim more victims?
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Indie Excellence Award
Romance is Dead was a 2011 Indie Excellence Award Finalist
