Hello! I’m “Joe Roberts” Caputo, and I have been writing fiction books for the past
15 years. After a long career as a radio jockey and television host, I discovered
my passion for writing, and have written 22 novels – and counting!
I started writing novels when I was seventy-five. My wife had passed, I was
retired and had some time in my hands. I got an idea about a man praying in
front of a statue which smiles at him. He thinks it is an illusion but it happens
again and again, The man is able to understand Latin, although he never studied
it before. Ultimately, the visions lead to the raising of a lot of money for the poor.
” Some things are so incredible that they border on the Magical.”
Rescue
A handsome Harvard graduate from Texas helps migrants assimilate to their new country and falls in love with a refugee from Afghanistan.
The Tug: Sometimes, you just have to go on a hunch.
A girl considered “gangly,” turns out to be anything but in a life that takes her from her home in Brooklyn to Salt Lake City and the Summer Olympics. Along the way, she has the undying support of her eventual soul mate, some surrogate parents, and the worship of a baby sister. Possessed of pert natural athletic abilities, she embarks on a strenuous plan to succeed as few women have in track and field. Tragedy strikes but is soothed by events that eventually lead her to a place in her life she never could have imagined.
Miracle in Mexico: A baseball odyssey.
A baseball odyssey in Mexico. This is the story of a boy from a small, village in Mexico whose birth defects could have relegated him to a life of loneliness and despair. But Diego Aguilar was of an exceptional character. He actually honed his defects to the point where he was able to throw a baseball faster than anyone had ever done before. A chance challenge brings him to the attention of a Mexico City baseball team. Other abilities are discovered that are cause for amazement and hope for the second-tier team. He saves a beautiful girl from injury by a crazed robber and is introduced to a loving family and a mentor that transforms his life into something mythical. If you like baseball or just a rags-to-riches story, Miracle in Mexico is for you.
The Touch: The powerof persuasion
About the book:
Imagine having the ability to touch someone for a few seconds and persuade that person to see things your way. Well, that’s exactly what a young kid from Brooklyn discovered when he was nine years old. This story chronicles his journey from what would most like have been a life at a menial job in a gas station to an improbable career in radio broadcasting. Along the way, he meets interesting characters including the pre cursor to Mrs. Doubtfire, a dazzling cheerleader, becomes like a son to the governor of Texas, and meets the love of his life. This is a rags to riches story with a most surprising ending. And, it could only have happened in America.
Medley
Four love stories that are intertwined with the tale of a young man who has the ability to predict the winner of an election. Any election. Anywhere. Every time. Also, the heart-warming saga of poor Hungarian immigrants who live the American Dream, two young men who become life-long brothers, a genuine Marine hero and a friendship between a blond dare devil woman and a black colossus.
All figure into the tapestry that surprises and delights.
"Joe Roberts" Caputo's books are a breath of fresh air—engaging, insightful, and beautifully written. Each story left me reflecting long after the last page.
Joe's storytelling is truly captivating. His books are filled with rich characters and compelling narratives that keep you hooked from start to finish.
