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Independent Book Review’s Liam Anthony praises “The King of Violins”!
"The King of Violins is a book that will encourage you to learn more, a story that will resonate with its readers (especially creatives) for a long time. I left feeling as though I had met Ma Sicong—and I’m better off for it."

Marc Zuckerberg Declares Facebook America’s Arbitrator of Free Speech!
Facebook rejects ads for two critically-acclaimed WWII books about women’s accomplishments and mutual trust and respect as “too political.”

M.G. Crisci’s Project Zebra Virtual Presentation
June 4th at 7:00pm EST

Controversial, new M.G. Crisci legal thriller, SHE SAID. HE SAID., feature selection at San Diego 54rd Annual Author Showcase.
M.G. Crisci’s debut selection at San Diego’s 53rd annual Author Showcase was Project Zebra—the top-secret story of a joint Russian-American military mission intentionally buried as classified.

Critically-acclaimed author, M.G. Crisci, tells Museum audience why the Russian-American secret mission Project Zebra, remains one of WW2’s last great untold stories.
Elizabeth City’s 23rd Annual Ghost Walk weekend celebrated the city’s role in one of WW2’s most controversial missions that for over 70 years.

M.G. Crisci wishes everyone a Happy Holidays!
Read his poem, "As I See It"

Fox TV audience learns critically-acclaimed author M.G. Crisci, believes his life began at 60.
M.G.Crisci interviewed on popular Fox-TV morning show in the Midwest.

M.G. Crisci: Author, social commentator, and businessperson featured speaker at “Good Life” Lecture Series
This lecture is for anyone who is seeking to get the most out of the next phase of their life or who wishes to create a new "second" career.

The Salad Oil King and Project Zebra go international.
200,000 readers and book clubs around the world will have the opportunity to read two of M.G. Crisci best-selling Amazon titles

A deviously delightful thought for Valentine’s Day.
The critics have spoken. Can you guess which review is which?

Project Zebra featured selection at San Diego Central Library 53rd Annual Author Showcase
Never-Before-Told-Story by critically-acclaimed author, M.G. Crisci, chronicles a top-secret Russian-American military mission completed in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Project Zebra featured selection at San Diego Central Library 53rd Annual Author Showcase
Critically-acclaimed author, M.G. Crisci, Main Reception Hall, San Diego, CA

Tech giant Apple, decides to become “Big Brother”
Refuses to stock critically-acclaimed, witty new satire called Donny and Vladdy.
Amazon Books disagrees.

This humble, ordinary man changed my life forever.
My instincts told me the guy’s life was a story.

Manhattan Book Review gives Papa Cado’s Book of Wisdom five-stars.
If there's one takeaway from this book, it's that Papa Cado must have been a great man to be around.

Local author keynote speaker at Dublin Writers Conference
He may be a New Yorker at heart, but for writer M.G. Crisci, 73, Carlsbad has been home for 20 years and that suits him just fine.

Critically-Acclaimed American Author a Keynote Speaker at International Writers’ Conference
BooksGoSocial, the sponsor of the annual Dublin Writers Conference, has selected Manhattan-born M.G. Crisci, the author of ten-books, based on true stories and real events, as one of its key speakers.

Mathew G. Crisci Named a Lifetime Achiever by Marquis Who’s Who
Mathew G. Crisci receives lifetime achievement award for business, literary and social contributions

The man who changed my world view, forever.
What follows is my eulogy to the man, who has changed my world view forever, and reminded me about the importance of eternal friendships.

Decorated Russian Commander expresses “Deep Esteem” and “Everlasting Appreciation” during unknown top-secret mission in America
When Hitler destroyed 80 percent of the Soviet air force during the early days of World War II, the decorated Russian air hero, Colonel Maxim Chibisov, was personally selected by Joseph Stalin to fly to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with 300 Soviet airmen.

CNN to the contrary, Russians and Americans are working together to make a difference
Why would a retired US military officer, a decorated Russian pilot, and a critically-acclaimed American author meet at the Russian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.? Answer: the three moved onto second careers that intersected.

CNN, New York Times, Hollywood Studios, TV Networks, the Senate, and Congress, in COLLUSION!
Russia Bashing Now America's Most Popular Sport!

U.S. Navy top brass praises Russian-American cooperation, respect and professionalism
When Hitler virtually destroyed the Soviet air force, top-secret Project Zebra, a pet project of Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, became a priority.

Surprise! Russia thanks America for secretly building 185 huge, state-of-the-art warplanes in Philadelphia…under budget and ahead of schedule
During the 18-month mission, 2,000 American workers designed and manufactured 185 of the world’s largest amphibious warplanes — ahead of schedule — at the U.S. Naval Factory in Philadelphia.

Newly-discovered documents identify tiny Elizabeth City, North Carolina, site of the largest Russian-U.S. military mission ever conducted on American soil
Why would President Franklin and Joseph Stalin decide to implement a complicated top-secret military mission in a small American town of 12,000 people?

New monument to celebrate an important but virtually unknown Russian-American top-secret World War Two mission in North Carolina
Imagine the Russian Government building an 18-foot tall bronze monument in a North Carolina park to thank America for helping Russia survive as a country and a culture…

San Francisco Book Review gives Project Zebra 4 stars
"A history book that keeps your attention from cover to cover. Reads like a grandfather telling a story with incredible visuals no less."

Literate Solution for Last Minute Christmas Shoppers?
Reader lovers booksite, BooksGoSocial.com, says The Salad Oil King and Project Zebra, make great gifts for the holiday season.

Holiday Gifts Anyone?
Reader lovers booksite, BooksGoSocial.com, says The Salad Oil King and Project Zebra, make great gifts for the holiday season.

New book reveals Truman rejected the Medal of Honor for 11 U.S. Navy officers who secretly trained 300 Soviet airmen in North Carolina
The little-known but important top-secret Russian-American World War Two military mission called Project Zebra was officially declassified in 2013.

Thank you, Elizabeth City.
Thank you kindly.
The city’s welcome Project Zebra continues.

Imagine a little-know piece of Heaven where the language is English, all credit cards are accepted, and the residents walk around with a smile on their face.
A stones’ throw from the English coastline – a two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride to be specific – sits the Isles of Scilly, five small high-speed internet connected islands, with a population of 2,300 people.

After 71 years, the story of Roosevelt and Stalin’s top-secret mission in America is told
The entire story is meticulously chronicled for the first time in the new book, Project Zebra.

Mayor of Elizabeth City, NC Endorses Project Zebra
"I am encouraged by this show of brotherhood and willingness of our countries to work together at that time to defeat a very real evil."

Manhattan Book Review gives “Project Zebra” 4.5 stars
"It’s a thoroughly enjoyable read, representing an incredible wealth of research and work that has clearly gone into the writing process. Here’s a sense of wonder and optimism that practically infuses the book."

The Eurasia Center Endorses Project Zebra
"Project Zebra is a monumental book revealing the courageous collaboration between Soviets and Americans..."

American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation Endorses Project Zebra
"The Foundation salutes Mr. Crisci for bringing this important episode in the history of US-Russian cooperation to the public's eye."

Deceased Russian and American commanders of top-secret, World War II mission, Project Zebra, to participate in Ghost Walk
“Much about Project Zebra has been lost in time, since the mission remained top-secret until early 2013...”

Project Zebra commanders to haunt Ghost Walk
Deceased Russian and American commanders of the top-secret, World War II mission “Project Zebra” will be among the ghosts haunting this year's Historic Ghost Walk.

Top-secret mission recently declassified: Project Zebra
There is still buried treasure out there, and there are still buried, top secret WWII missions just recently declassified, like Project Zebra.

M.G.Crisci Featured on the “The Satirist”
M.G.Crisci's play, "Donny and Vladdy" is featured on The Satirist, America's Most Critical Journal

Amazon recommends new 5th edition of Call Sign White Lily
The 5th edition of Call Sign White Lily is available on Amazon!

America’s Biggest Financial Scam Revisited….63 Years Later
San Francisco Literary Review calls it, "A classic tale of American crime, told by a master storyteller."

Project Zebra featured in article on DailyAdvance.com
Secret mission in EC is topic of upcoming 'Project Zebra'

The San Francisco Book Review Gives Salad Oil King 5 star
The story of Alfonso “Fonso” Gravanese has all the elements needed to be a classic tale of American crime, and it spins out from a master storyteller.

MosFilms, Russia’s oldest and most successful film studio, has agreed to co-produce M.G.Crisci novel
New movie about a Russian teenage war hero links two countries at odds; a best-selling American writer and an award-winning Russian writer-director, and one of the world’s leading production studios.

M.G.Crisci is on Davidzon Radio!
American Author, Businessman & Cultural Activist, M.G. Crisci, speaks from the heart to Russian radio listeners around the world. (Part 1)

Two respected Americans meet with rising-star Russian diplomat in D.C.
Parties discuss the use of non-political, cross-cultural initiatives to reduce tensions.

M.G.Crisci is interviewed by RUSSIA NOW TV Network
American M. G. Crisci discusses the “How and Why” of his best-selling book, Call Sign, White Lily at the American Center in Moscow, Library for Foreign Literature

M. G.Crisci discusses books, spies and lies with the RUSSIA NOW TV Network.
American author and cultural activist, M. G. Crisci speaks with Russia Now at the American Center for Democracy, Moscow

M.G. Crisci shares his transition from author to cultural advocate for greater Russian–American trust
“How and why did American author, M.G. Crisci, write a book about the most decorated female flying ace in Soviet history?”

M.G. Crisci shares his controversial views about the future of Russian-American relations on Russian Radio Station WSNR
Why was radio host moved to tears by the emotional story of 19 year-old Russian female flying ace, Lilya Litvyak?

Best-selling author calls for elimination of Russian cultural stereotypes
Encourages the Press, Politicians, Hollywood and TV leaders to join

M.G. Crisci shares his thoughts on Russia with Voice of America and the world in this exclusive interview
In his new book, Seven Days in Russia, the author tries to break the stereotypes and clichés by which many ordinary Americans still imagine Russians as bears with a balalaika and a bottle of vodka.

M.G. Crisci, surprises a Russian community with optimism for improved communications between the two nations.
An award-winning American with no Russian ancestry recently “invaded” Brighton Beach, New York, home of the largest Russian American community in the United States.

M.G. Crisci speaks at the American Center for Democracy and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow
Best-selling American author and cultural activist M.G. Crisci, calls non-political understanding critical ingredient in mutual trust during talks at the American Center for Democracy and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

Russian Cultural Center (Rossotrudnichestvo) in Moscow hosts best-selling American author and cultural activist, M.G. Crisci.
Discussion focus: how improved cultural understandings can lead to increased trust between the two world powers

M.G. Crisci, receives Defense Attaché Medal at the US Embassy, Moscow, for American-Russian cross cultural accomplishments.
How does the son of Italian American immigrants wind up receiving the Defense Attaché Medal of accomplishment at the United States Embassy in Moscow?

M.G. Crisci wins Russian Cultural Award
M.G. Crisci will be honored for Russian-American cultural contributions, along with three Russian dignitaries, at the annual Friends of Russia Board of Governors dinner on July 31 on Gibson Island.

M.G. Crisci launches Russian speaking tour. Advocates deeper understanding between Russians and Americans
Author Matt Crisci returns to Moscow next week to speak at the American Center’s Library for Foreign Literature and the U.S. Embassy about his bestseller Call Sign, White Lily and the need for Russians and Americans to better understand each other.

7 Days in Russia presents an old adversary in a new light
Bestselling Author M.G. Crisci Offers Rare Glimpse of Russia in Transition

M.G. Crisci honored by Russian Cultural Centre
Author and Businessman Cited for Cultural Contributions

San Francisco Book Review gives “This Little Piggy” 4.5 out of 5 stars.
This is no light-hearted read, but it is full of intense warnings and delicious schadenfreude. This is a tragedy in the classic sense, and it is exquisite.

San Francisco Book Review gives “7 Days in Russia” 5 out of 5 stars.
"If you never considered a trip to Russia, you’ll be really tempted after reading 7 days in Russia. This is a fascinating travelogue by M. G. Crisci. "

Call Sign, White Lily author calls for East-West trust
Encourages Non‐Political Dialogue and Understanding

Call Sign, White Lily honors heroine Lilia Litvyak on the 70th anniversary of her death
The new edition of Amazon.com bestseller Call Sign, White Lily marks the 70th anniversary of the death of the world’s first female ace, Russian pilot Lilia Litvyak

Call Sign, White Lily re-Issued with enhanced content
Edition Marks The 70th Anniversary of the Death of Lilia Litvyak— The World’s First Female Ace

“Indiscretion” gets 4 stars from the San Francisco Book Review
If you want a fun, twisty mystery for travel during the holidays, I highly suggest it.

American Author Awarded Grand Prize for Editorial Excellence in Rossiyskaya Gazeta International Contest
"One American's view of everday Russian Life" based on observations during this development of the critically-acclaimed book, "Call Sign White Lily"

San Francisco Book Review calls “Rise and Fall of Mary Jackson Peale” one of 10 best books this year!
"Thank you M.G. Crisci for reminding me not to just a book by it's cover. Glad I didn't miss this gem!"

M.G. Crisci’s speaks at the United Nations Book Club
One-Day-Only in New York City. An entertaining afternoon for friends and guests of the United Nations.

“Call Sign, White Lily” appears in the San Francisco Book Review’s March Issue!
The reader will be rewarded with a magnificent tale of patriotic integrity and characters that must be admired...