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T. Rafael Cimino (born Todd Rafael Cimino, June 4th, 1963 Wayne, NJ, USA) is an American novelist and screenwriter. He grew up in Key Largo, Florida in the Florida Keys, attending the Island Christian School in Islamorada, Florida where he graduated from in 1981. He then attended the University of Florida and the Florida Atlantic University where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture. While in South Florida, Cimino was heavily involved in water sports, including offshore powerboat racing. In 1982, Cimino became the youngest competitor to win the coveted APBA (American Powerboat Association) Offshore U. S. National Championship. He later won numerous National and World Championships.

Cimino is the son of Peter Cimino and...more


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Table 21
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Table 21 by T. Rafael Cimino
" I took this book on a comping trip to Vermont and didn't put it down until i was finished 8 hours later. Fabulous work Mr. Cimino. Great Job. I am reading you first book Mid Ocean next.

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Table 21 by T. Rafael Cimino
" The outsider's nonchalance of mob chief Roman Sabarese and T. Rafael Cimino’s highly restrained hand in helping him relate his story has resulted in a book that shuns any sense of melodrama and emotional attachment. Instead, we get a highly intell... "
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Table 21 by T. Rafael Cimino
" Table 21 opens in Brooklyn 1975 where an African American nursing student is brutally murdered. Twenty five years later, New York prepares for the turn of the millennium and the Sabarese organized crime family is coming unglued. All these events c... "
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T. Rafael Cimino Jillian wrote: "Thanks for the add!"

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Jillian Peery Thanks for the add!


Avry15 Hi Mr. Rafael, Thanks so much for the friend request..
It's an awesome thing to have author friends..:)


T. Rafael Cimino Christine wrote: "your welcome


how long have you been writing books?"


I actually started in Film.. 2001, and then my first book came out in 2009. Thanks for asking..


Christine Hatfield your welcome


how long have you been writing books?


T. Rafael Cimino Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

Thank you also Christine.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite, T. Rafael! If you ever need a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy fix then I recommend you check out my blog! I've started doing giveaways for great series to my followers:

http://vampirenovelfan.wordpress.com/

Happy reading!


Lidush Hi T. Rafael! Thanks for friending :)


Kelly/yllektra Thank you for the friend invite! :)
And ...Merry Christmas!


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