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About The Book
Rising star attorney Thomas Berte just got the promotion of a lifetime. And a warrant with his name on it…
“…a masterful debut novel. Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
As the new Deputy Attorney General, Tom's first assignment should be straightforward: take down Cosimo "Nino" Benedetto, the untouchable head of a global crime syndicate. Follow the money, build the case, get the conviction.
But the financial trails lead straight back to his old law firm—the prestigious powerhouse that launched his career. Now the hunter has become the hunted, and there's only one move left: get closer to the man he came to indict.
The Manipulator intricately weaves the high-stakes drama of a man ensnared in the most defining trial of his life, where a stunning conclusion pits the pursuit of justice against the ultimate sacrifice of moral certainty.
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Praise for The Manipulator:
“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
“…a masterful debut novel. Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
As the new Deputy Attorney General, Tom's first assignment should be straightforward: take down Cosimo "Nino" Benedetto, the untouchable head of a global crime syndicate. Follow the money, build the case, get the conviction.
But the financial trails lead straight back to his old law firm—the prestigious powerhouse that launched his career. Now the hunter has become the hunted, and there's only one move left: get closer to the man he came to indict.
The Manipulator intricately weaves the high-stakes drama of a man ensnared in the most defining trial of his life, where a stunning conclusion pits the pursuit of justice against the ultimate sacrifice of moral certainty.
_________________
Praise for The Manipulator:
“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
Product Details
- Publisher: Severn River Publishing (August 19, 2025)
- Length: 300 pages
- ISBN13: 9781648756337
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- Author Dan Buzzetta is a practicing attorney
- The first book in the Tom Berte legal thrillers is set primarly in New York City and Washington D.C.
- Email marketing campaign and ongoing promotion to over 20k combined subscribers
- Galley distribution and book giveaways to include Goodreads, NetGalley, & Edelweiss
- Solicit reviews from major trade reviewers to include Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, Foreword, Shelf Awareness, & Booklist
- Robust social media campaign
- Paid online advertising to include Meta & Amazon
“…a masterful debut novel. Outstanding!” —James Chandler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Misjudged
“The action is fast paced, with a likable hero…” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of An Insignificant Case
“Well written and intricately plotted, Tom Berte is a character worth rooting for.” —Chad Zunker, bestselling author of Family Money and The Wife You Know
“…fast-moving…intriguing settings…replete with a lively cast of characters” —Joseph Badal, bestselling author and Military Writers Society of America Writer of the Year
“The Firm meets The Sopranos in this razor sharp thriller…” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
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