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Book Synopsis"Experienced journalist and debut novelist Martini spent a decade researching the real men whose stories form the basis of this work of fiction, and it shows in the both epic and intimate details that make this story spring to life. In Martini's prose, one can almost hear the tires screeching around the track, from the dry deserts of Libya to the damp mountains of Italy, from the sparkling streets of Monaco all the way to the shores of the United States. Amid the pungent fumes of gasoline, readers will also feel the sense of dread as the world inched closer to war. A sprawling, adrenaline-drenched story that will appeal even to readers who know next to nothing about auto racing." - Kirkus Reviews; In this epic novel about the motor-racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, legendary characters battle to win incredible races on switchback roads along the edges of ravines. Exploring the relationships between the champions as much as the sporting events themselves, this is a thrilling tale based on the true rivalries, triumphs and disasters during a fascinating period in European sporting history.
Trade Review"Martini writes about the dawn of motor racing, a violent and treacherous sport where men serviced their addiction to speed and etched their names in history with blood. Enjoy riding with the greats, it's a rush." - Ben Collins aka The Stig; "Every fan of motor racing should read this book. How the legendary Italian drivers of the past forged the sport we love today with blood and bone." - Mario Andretti, motor sport legend"; A great read! An incredible tale of skill and courage based on true events." - Alex Baldolini, 250cc/moto2 WSS rider; "Tracks" is written in a romantic, nostalgic tone, almost with a film noir feel. ... an eye opener."--The New York Times ; "A sprawling, adrenaline-drenched story that will appeal even to readers who know next to nothing about auto racing."--Kirkus Reviews; "The subsequent decade of research has resulted in a dramatic and lively novel, set in an era that has always been ripe for this type of fictional treatment. It would make a good movie." -- Motor Sport Magazine ; "If you love motor racing, this is definitely the book for you. Martini has written a gripping novel set in the 1930's when competition was strong between motor racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany."-- IMDb; "...a monumental achievement that brings to life the motor racing experience of Italy and Germany during the first half of the twentieth century. It's a remarkable story that is impeccably written and researched."-- Readers Favorite "Meticulously researched, beautifully crafted, and a captivating read from beginning to end, Tracks: Racing the Sun focuses on the men and women plying their trade and skills in the early days of motor racing, breathtakingly told against a rich background of Il Duce's Italy and Hitler's Germany." --Historical Novel Society
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