“Desiderio makes his fiction debut with an uplifting political thriller. Those with a mystical bent tired of conventional Middle East thrillers will welcome this wish fulfillment”
— Publishers Weekly
“In THE OCCURRENCE, Desiderio delivers a haunting political thriller that stayed with me long after I turned the last page”
— LeVar Burton
“Robert Desiderio crafts a gripping story with a courageous message of love as a radical, unifying force in the midst of our divisive global climate.” ”
— Matthew Weiner, creator of “Mad Men” and “The Romanoffs”, and author of "Heather, The Totality"
“Robert Desiderio delivers a thought-provoking political thriller with a premise—and flawed but sympathetic characters—that will haunt you long after you hit the end. A brilliant read from a fresh voice in thriller fiction. The Occurrence is a must read!”
— Dawn lus, acclaimed author of LIZZIE
“An intelligent and captivating thriller. THE OCCURRENCE takes a true-to-life terrorist plot and then twists the story, forcing a re-examination of the reader’s faith. I dare you to read this and not come away with a different perspective on all that’s happening in the world today. A must-read!”
— Chris Goff, Award-winning author of DARK WATERS and RED SKY
“A rare gem. Desiderio takes readers on an unforgettable journey where the past and present collide at the very heart of human existence. Flawed, compelling characters and a brilliantly fresh premise make THE OCCURRENCE a book that will stay with you long after the final page. Sharp, sage, sensational.”
— K.J. Howe, international bestselling author of SKYJACK
