'The Promise', a sweeping and suspenseful WWII epic

Thirteen-year-old Anna escapes the horrors of Nazi occupied Warsaw and joins the underground. Under the guidance of a resistance fighter known as the Captain, she learns to survive, to cope with devastating loss, and to fight back. Every day is a challenge, and every mission is a battle against impossible odds. Then one night two allied planes fall from the sky, and everything changes in this action-packed, epic tale of despair, heartbreak, hope, and the triumph of the human spirit.

“The Promise: A World War II Story” is a riveting, decades-spanning, sweeping story, and an emotionally powerful tale of historical fiction from writer James J. Caterino, the author of “Super Hornet 1942”, “Miami Noir 1987”, and “Pop Star”.

James J. Caterino bibliography (updated 08-14-2022)

 

Published Works

Starfighter: Year 1 (2022)

Rough Pencils (2022)

The Geek Girl and the Quarterback (2022)

Pop Songs or Poetry (2022)

Ready Set Action: The Best Short Fiction of James J. Caterino (2022)

Time Travel Stories (2022)

VHF: A Time Travel Story(2022)

The Promise (2021)

Pop Drawings (2021)

33 Songs (2021)

Lost in Time (2021)

The Art of James J. Caterino (2021)

50 Films: Fifty Movies That Mattered to Me and Why (2021)  

Pop Star (2021)

100 Drawings (2021)

The Quarterback (2020)
Miami Noir 1987 (2020)
Pop Culture Musings and Other Stuff (2020)
100 Sketches (2020)
Jennifer the Sketchbook Girl (2020
Fantastic Stories: Season 2 (2020)

The Skeleton Ring (2020)
The Mesomorph (2020)
Femme Fatales: The Art of James J, Caterino (2020)
The Green Girl (2020)
Super Hornet 1942 (2020)
Sketchbook 5: The Art of James J. Caterino (2019)
The Girl from the Stars (2019)
The Pledge (2019)
Starfighter (2019)
Fantastic Stories (2019)
The Dream Factory (2019)
Super 8 Images (2019)
Fireflies (2018) 
The Rally (2018)
Sketchbook 3: The Art of James J. Caterino (2018)
Rollercoaster (2018)
Barry's Run (2018)
The Eco-Warrior (2018)
Watch the Skies (2018)
In Thy Image (Sketchbook 2) (2018)
Caitlin Star and the Hand of God (2017)
Technicolor Dreams (2017)
Battle of the Network Superheroes (2017)
Just Imagine: The Sketchbook of James J. Caterino (2017)
Among the Stars (2017)
The Last Neanderthal (2016)
The Selfie (2016)
Caitlin Star: The Trilogy (2016)
The B Girl (2016)
Caitlin Star and the Rise of the Barbarians (2015)
Caitlin Star and the Guardian of Forever (2014)
Caitlin Star (2013)
Sword of the Bull Mongoni (2012)
Rise of the Bull Mongoni (2010)
Action Figure (2008)
Video Noir (2007)
All About Amy (2006)
She (2005)
Gunner Star (2004)
Steel Phantom (2002)

'Lost in Time' available in paperback and on Kindle

 

Jack Tripper is a man obsessed with the past and the road not taken. When he is given a chance to go back and change things, he finds out that time travel is far more complicated, and emotionally painful, than he had ever imagined. And now, he is Lost In Time.

Lost in Time is another wild, engaging page turner from the imagination of James J. Caterino, the author of Super Hornet 1942 and Pop Star.

'The Art of James J. Caterino', available in paperback and on Kindle

'The Last Neanderthal' a thrilling Bigfoot story with heart

King Kong meets Harry and the Hendersons in The Last Neanderthal, a harrowing and heartfelt coming of age thrilling adventure. New edition featuring a new cover and a special bonus short story. Available in paperback and on Amazon Kindle.

From the back cover:

Kronos is one of the last of his kind. A descendant of the Neanderthal who once thrived throughout Eurasia, his people crossed the same ancient land bridge as the original Native Americans. They have roamed Pacific Northwest forests for thousands of years, and their occasional sightings by humans have become the mythic stuff of the Bigfoot legend.

One day Kronos spots a helicopter with hunters, swarming down upon a family of wolves, including his friend Lucca. Kronos runs to the scene, trying to stop the slaughter. But then, the guns of the humans turn upon him. He is wounded, cut off from the rest of his family, and pursued by the hunters.

All seems lost, until he comes upon a human teenage girl Ella Marshall. Ella and her family want to help Kronos, and a deep, emotional bond forms between them. But soon, the danger becomes even more deadly as trigger happy hunters, weekend warriors, and even the government itself, begin to move in from all sides.

The Last Neanderthal is a harrowing and heartfelt adventure from the vivid imagination of James J. Caterino.

The Bibliography of James J. Caterino

 

Published Works

50 Films: Fifty Movies That Mattered to Me and Why (2021) 

Pop Star (2021)

100 Drawings (2021)

The Quarterback (2020)
Miami Noir 1987 (2020)
Pop Culture Musings and Other Stuff (2020)
100 Sketches (2020)
Jennifer the Sketchbook Girl (2020
Fantastic Stories: Season 2 (2020)

The Skeleton Ring (2020)
The Mesomorph (2020)
Femme Fatales: The Art of James J, Caterino (2020)
The Green Girl (2020)
Super Hornet 1942 (2020)
Sketchbook 5: The Art of James J. Caterino (2019)
The Girl from the Stars (2019)
The Pledge (2019)
Starfighter (2019)
Fantastic Stories (2019)
The Dream Factory (2019)
Super 8 Images (2019)
Fireflies (2018) 
The Rally (2018)
Sketchbook 3: The Art of James J. Caterino (2018)
Rollercoaster (2018)
Barry's Run (2018)
The Eco-Warrior (2018)
Watch the Skies (2018)
In Thy Image (Sketchbook 2) (2018)
Caitlin Star and the Hand of God (2017)
Technicolor Dreams (2017)
Battle of the Network Superheroes (2017)
Just Imagine: The Sketchbook of James J. Caterino (2017)
Among the Stars (2017)
The Last Neanderthal (2016)
The Selfie (2016)
Caitlin Star: The Trilogy (2016)
The B Girl (2016)
Caitlin Star and the Rise of the Barbarians (2015)
Caitlin Star and the Guardian of Forever (2014)
Caitlin Star (2013)
Sword of the Bull Mongoni (2012)
Rise of the Bull Mongoni (2010)
Action Figure (2008)
Video Noir (2007)
All About Amy (2006)
She (2005)
Gunner Star (2004)
Steel Phantom (2002

New book '50 Films: Fifty Movies That Mattered to Me and Why'

 

James J. Caterino, the author of Pop Culture Musings and other Stuff, and over forty novels and short stories, returns with his second non-fiction book, this one focused on movies.

 Among the films covered in this entertaining, insightful book of essays, are classics such as E.T. (1982), and Enchanted (2007), vintage blockbusters like Total Recall (1990) and T2 (1991), cult movies such as Billy Jack (1971), Videodrome (1983), Dirty Dancing (1987),  Wall Street (1987), True Romance (1993), and Exotica (1994), underrated gems such as The Fury (1978),  Explorers (1985), The Age of Adeline (2015), 1941 (1979), Baby Boom (1987), and WW84 (2020), the recent masterworks Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Promising Young Woman (2020), and even the guilty pleasure exploitation films Cindy & Donna (1970), and Laserblast (1978).

 A must read for hardcore film buffs and casual movie fans alike, 50 Films is an addictive collection of fifty, brand new, never before seen or published reviews by the author.

'Pop Star', an epic tale of 80's music and friendship

Sharice and Samantha meet at the age of fifteen. Best friends from the start, they begin to make music together, and soon form a band known as The Femme Fatales, one of the greatest pop sensations of the 1980s. This is the story about the rise and the fall of that band, and the special friendship at its core.

Anchored by unforgettable characters and a vivid sense of time and place, Pop Star is a musical journey, and an epic tale of family, friendship, success, heartbreak, and hope.

"You Were The Star" from 'Pop Star' (video)

 

Sharice and Samantha meet at the age of fifteen. Best friends from the start, they begin to make music together, and soon form a band known as The Femme Fatales, one of the greatest pop sensations of the 1980s. This is the story about the rise and the fall of that band, and the special friendship at its core.

Anchored by unforgettable characters and a vivid sense of time and place, Pop Star is a musical journey, and an epic tale of family, friendship, success, heartbreak, and hope.

'Pop Star', an epic tale of music, friendship, and finding your way

 

Sharice and Samantha meet at the age of fifteen. Best friends from the start, they begin to make music together, and soon form a band known as The Femme Fatales, one of the greatest pop sensations of the 1980s. This is the story about the rise and the fall of that band, and the special friendship at its core.

Anchored by unforgettable characters and a vivid sense of time and place, Pop Star is a musical journey, and an epic tale of family, friendship, success, heartbreak, and hope.

100 Drawings, now available in a glorious, glossy paperback, and on Kindle

 

100 Drawings is just that, a book of more than one-hundred drawings, a glossy, glorious, and varied collection of illustrations from writer James J. Caterino, the author of many novels and short stories, including Super Hornet 1942, Miami Noir, and Pop Star. The drawings range from quick, ten-minute rough pencil sketches, to fully rendered works in full color. 100 Drawings is an irresistible treat for illustration fans and art book addicts everywhere.

Caterino Books and Art: Etsy Shop

The Caterino Books and Art Etsy Shop features exclusive offers of signed books and prints from author and illustrator James J. Caterino.

Glossy 6x9 paperback book signed by author James J. Caterino, featuring "Miami Noir 1987", a vivid film noir story set in Miami 1987. Also included is a bonus short story "Jennifer the Sketchbook Girl".

Glorious, glossy, 6x9 63 page paperback edition of James J Caterino's smash hit time travel novelette "Super Hornet 1942". “Super Hornet 1942” is another intense, action-packed work of epic imagination from acclaimed writer James J. Caterino, author of “Fireflies”, “Fantastic Stories”, “The Girl from the Stars”, and the “Caitlin Star” series. This special edition paperback will be signed and personalized by the author.

When most people hit middle age, they buy a sports car, or go skydiving, or start a new exercise program. But fifty-three year-old James Pezzini goes another route. He decides to become a quarterback and tryout as a walk-on for the North Dade University Spartans football team.“The Quarterback” is a hilarious, heartfelt, wickedly entertaining tale of inspiration and second chances from James J. Caterino, the author of “Super Hornet 1942” and “Miami Noir 1987”.

Exclusive Etsy author signed edition of this glorious 6x9 132 page trade paperback.

"Kelly"

Gorgeous 11x14 metallic print of a cool and colorful illustration of beautiful femme fatale.

Drawing of a family with Bigfoot inspired by the 1987 film "Harry and the Hendersons". 11x14 metallic print.

Spectacular 11x14 metallic print of a drawing of superstar actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld.

Absolutely stunning 11x14 metallic print of a beautiful woman taking a car selfie. Inspired by sensational super model Elizabeth Turner.

Gorgeous 11x14 metallic print of a drawing of actress Elle Fanning.