Vince Santoro
Vince is an Italian-born Canadian who grew up in Toronto, Canada, and now lives in Pickering, a suburb of Toronto.
In his youth, education and sports had always been a big part of his life. A private boys' school, St. Michael's College in Toronto, provided the opportunity for both, followed by graduating with a degree in History and Behavioural Science.
Vince was always up for new challenges. After completing his studies, he set his eyes on Europe and played professional basketball in Italy. When he returned home, he shifted gears and worked in the aerospace industry in several capacities. The most rewarding was managing internal communications for a large aircraft manufacturer. It was during this time that he decided to hone his writing skills by studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly, Ryerson University and he had several articles published.
His career in communications, along with studies in history and journalism, prepared him to take on his next challenge: to write a book. His debut novel, The Final Crossing, has been a labour of love, one he worked on for many years. It reflects life experiences, woven into a story that inspires and entertains, and perhaps even shows the world in a different way.
In his youth, education and sports had always been a big part of his life. A private boys' school, St. Michael's College in Toronto, provided the opportunity for both, followed by graduating with a degree in History and Behavioural Science.
Vince was always up for new challenges. After completing his studies, he set his eyes on Europe and played professional basketball in Italy. When he returned home, he shifted gears and worked in the aerospace industry in several capacities. The most rewarding was managing internal communications for a large aircraft manufacturer. It was during this time that he decided to hone his writing skills by studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly, Ryerson University and he had several articles published.
His career in communications, along with studies in history and journalism, prepared him to take on his next challenge: to write a book. His debut novel, The Final Crossing, has been a labour of love, one he worked on for many years. It reflects life experiences, woven into a story that inspires and entertains, and perhaps even shows the world in a different way.
Letters of Redemption
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Historical Fiction
Set during World War II in Italy and North Africa, LETTERS OF REDEMPTION is a story of love, guilt, and the search for redemption. When letters written on behalf of a comrade evolve into a heartfelt expression of love, they lead to a web of dishonesty and a profound yearning for forgiveness. Antonio is determined to secure an abandoned lot next to the family farm, convincing a friend who works in the municipal office to forge land registry documents. But when Italy enters the war, Antonio is conscripted, leaving his plans - and conscience - in limbo. On the North African front, he befriends Roberto, a Sicilian who does not know how to write. Roberto asks Antonio to write letters to his new acquaintance, Maria, on his behalf. Roberto never told Maria that he didn’t know how to write. The secret is well hidden, and even after Roberto’s tragic death in battle, as the war rages on, so do the letters. For Maria who has moved to Rome and works for the politically entangled Ciano family, amid war and political intrigue, the letters offer hope and solace. The letters and the relationship Antonio and Maria forge continue to shape their lives. Antonio falls in love with Maria, and she begins to grow fond of the man behind the letters. Wounded and sent to Rome to recover, Antonio confronts his guilt and the secrets about the letters. Amid the chaos of Nazi-occupied Rome, Antonio and Maria meet. Their love story, entwined with the risks of survival, unfolds as they navigate deception, survival, and redemption. As the truth is uncovered, they face the choices that will shape their lives. 
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The Final Crossing: A Tale of Self-Discovery and Adventure
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Historical Fiction
The Final Crossing – A tale of self-discovery and adventure is a story about Nenshi, an Egyptian house servant who is raised in nobility and hungers to be free. His master agrees to grant his freedom, but while the petition is set to be heard, Nenshi's indiscretion gets in the way. He is caught in a secret love affair with a woman above his social status. As punishment, he is exiled to labour in the Nubian gold mines. His life turns upside down as he is thrust into a world for which he had been ill-prepared. He escapes from the mines and vows to return to Thebes, but his attempts push him farther and farther away on a journey that redefines him – a journey mired with cruelty, bloodshed, and the discovery of a new deity. In the end, Nenshi learns his freedom has been granted and must decide whether to return to his homeland or start a new life. 
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