The Woman Who Loved Too Well - “The novel maintains an elegant balance of World War II spy thriller and romance in the best tradition of Ken Follett. David Orsini’s precise knowledge of history is equaled only by his command of storytelling.”
– Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author of
The Caitlin Strong Series

The Ghost Lovers – “Like other fiction by David Orsini, The Ghost Lovers is wonderfully written and crafted with a strong, dramatic plot; unforgettable characters who are haunted by the ghosts of the past; and a setting of natural beauty that is often in stark contrast to the violence and brutality of battle in war-torn Europe. The Ghost Lovers is a fast-paced and fascinating thriller that keeps the reader engrossed to the last line.”
– Lois A. Cuddy, Professor of English, Emerita, University of Rhode Island and Author of Penelope’s Song

The Subtleties of Seduction – “This novella speaks to a feeling of uncertainty, alienation, and even rebellion that is very much of this moment. In its joining of past and present sensibilities, The Subtleties of Seduction stakes its claim as a work of enduring fiction.”
- Bernhard H. Kuhn, Associate Professor of English, Union College, New York, and Author of Autobiography and Natural Science: Rousseau, Goethe, Thoreau
 
The Weaver of Plots – “Literary fiction at its best…A compelling study of a woman who avenges herself against the man who betrayed her.”
– Alfred Turco, Professor of English, Emeritus, Wesleyan University and Author of Shaw’s Moral Vision. The Self and Salvation

Vanishing Degrees –"A five-star novel…A fast-paced and riveting story of betrayal, revenge, and tragedy…This excellent novel speaks to the uneasy spirit of our times. It portrays teens as troubled, self-centered, and destructive. It also shows them to be brave, self-sacrificing, and loyal. The twists and the surprises kept me guessing all the way to the end. David Orsini creates female characters that are self-possessed, courageous, and lifesaving. He also offers us insightful appraisals of the male characters. I loved this book. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
–Mary Ellen Powers / Providence College Graduate & Religious Education Teacher

Schemes, Disguises, & Traps– “A terrific novel…The reader careens through the action of lies, deceptions, and double-crosses, and—yes—a killing…into the depths of the characters’ psychological dysfunction and social anomie.”
-Ben W. McClelland, Emeritus Professor of English, University of Mississippi, and Author of A Soldier’s Son

“Bitterness / Seven Stories is a perfectly crafted, elegant collection of stories. As a reader, I was moved and delighted by several aspects of the work: the language, the characters, and the treatment of the human condition…The stories captured the pain of the most searing human experiences without relying on violence to thrust them forward…These stories are rich, powerful, and quiet tableaux.”
– Martha McCann Rose, Education Department Chair, Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island.