Author Recounts World - Class Chef's Rise to Fame and Conflicts with the Mob
Los Angeles (PRWEB) June 10, 2008 -- Part romance, part action adventure, and part travelogue sharing the rare beauty of Tuscany, Barcelona and the Caribbean, The Compulsive Chef by Stephen Anthony is a dramatic and comedic tale that recounts the trials and tribulations of a young chef on his way to fame and fortune.
When David, a star, college athlete, loses his scholarship after a career ending injury he is forced to find his way in the real world. After a series of dead end jobs, he discovers his gift - gourmet cooking. Eventually, he rises through the ranks of the restaurant business and emerges as a world-class chef. In time, he and his older brother Vinnie open a restaurant in a trendy part of Los Angeles but they do so with a few strings attached. The seed money they secure from a prominent Mafia boss comes with one stipulation. They are forced into giving the mob boss's scheming nephew a job. Tensions soon mount and in one tragic moment, David's life changes forever, and he becomes a chef on the run!
Food lovers and those with a passion for adventure and romance will enjoy this tale of David, The Compulsive Chef, as he embraces the challenges of life.
For more information, or to request a free copy of the book, please contact the author at s_laz@sbcglobal.net. The Compulsive Chef is currently available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Author Stephen Anthony has been a marketing and advertising executive for over 25 years. An aficionado of fine food, wine and travel, he currently resides in Southern California. This is his second novel.
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