Author Tony Ruggiero
"Author of Science Fiction-Fantasy-Horror stories and books"

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Who Am I
Hello and welcome to my webpage. I write stories of science fiction, fantasy and also the thriller- suspense type. This page is designed to share my work with others as well as meet new friends. I retired from the United States Navy in 2001 after twenty-three years of service. While continuing to write, I teach at Old Dominion University, Saint Leo University, and Tidewater Community college in Norfolk, Virginia. I hope you'll join me as we explore works of these genres as well as just become good friends. I maintain several web pages, but the most "official" page is at www.tonyruggiero.com. Anyway--here's to getting to know you:) Take care, Tony Ruggiero
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Tony's Latest Release
Everyone thought the Team of Darkness operation finished, and the vampires dead. Everyone but General Stone, who secretly proceeded with two special vampires. Two young, innocent girls, who should have spent their childhood playing with dolls and chasing boys. Instead, the girls, now full-fledged vampires, are trained to be the perfect assassin, ready to serve the General’s personal ambitions. When Stone is murdered, a secret government organization sets out to contain the project—their way. And just as he begins his teaching career, John Reese is recalled to active duty to hunt down the two young vampires, gone missing from the ‘training’ facility. But he must do it without revealing his secret: the Team of Darkness vampires still live, and likely freed the girls. If the secret gets out, his very freedom is at stake. “...Operation: Save The Innocent is a bitingly good supernatural thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.” ~ SFREVU.com.
Books
Heroes

Immortal Servitude-Book 1 of the Declassifired Files of the Team of Darkness

During the peacekeeping operations in the Kosovo region of the Balkans, a group of vampires are discovered by the American forces. The report of the discovery attracts the interest of the commander of the elite and highly secretive organization; the United States Special Operations Command, who sends in his own personnel to investigate. When the General learns that the creatures actually exist, his team, led by Navy Commander John Reese, devises a method of capture and brings the vampires back to the United States. Once the creature's abilities have been proven and can be controlled, the General sets his own personal and secret plan of revenge in motion against the large drug cartels of South America by sending in his special ops team to kill, codename: Team of Darkness. For more information, visit the OFFICIAL webpage of Tony Ruggiero at www.tonyruggiero.com.

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Orientation:Straight
Body type:0' 0" / Slim / Slender
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Children:Proud parent
Education:Post grad
Occupation:College Instructor Part Time and Writer



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Alien Deception

Nothing is as it appears. Nothing. Your whole life you think you understand who and what you are, and then one day you learn that it is all a lie. So what do you do? You have lunch with the leading candidate for President of the United States. You...and your alien friends. The United Council for Developing Worlds, an alien conglomeration of civilized planets, wants to help the Earth move forward into space—or at least that is what the plan appears to be. The alien organization leader, Copolla, has decided the time is right to install two delegates from Earth onto the Council and to infiltrate the American political system to effect change. Yet, his leading initial contact agent Leumas senses something is wrong—that the Earth is not yet ready to be part of the prestigious organization. Forced to carry out Copolla’s plan, Leumas soon discovers that the two humans are not what they appear to be and that Copolla has something else in mind for the future of the planet Earth. The two humans, Greg Carlson and Sarah McClendon, get caught in the middle of the struggle for Earth domination and unknowingly hold the key which can topple Copolla’s tyrannical rule if their secret is discovered…that is if they live that long. From the imagination of Tony Ruggiero, the author of the long awaited and soon to be released Declassified Files of the Team of Darkness series—comes classic space opera with a Stanley Kubrick twist.

Alien Revelation

Human and Alien Politics: Double Jeopardy. In the sequel to Alien Deception, Greg is visited by a mysterious alien who claims to have the answers that he seeks—how to save the Earth from ultimate destruction by the approaching alien fleet led by the ruthless Copolla. However, the answer provided by the mysterious alien does not come without a very high price which Greg has no choice but to pay. The long awaited test of the interstellar spacecraft, which was built with the secret assistance of the United Council for Developing Worlds is sabotaged. This in turn leads to the discovery of the council base on Earth, and also exposes the collusion of Edward Samuel, the President of the United States, with the alien organization. President Edward Samuel is charged with treason and the military has its nuclear weapons poised to strike the alien base unless they surrender. Soren, the son of Greg and Sarah, has discovered his new talent—the ability to not only influence the thoughts of another person but to change them completely. If this power, or weapon, should fall into the wrong hands, it could change the balance of control in the galaxy forever. While the leaders of Earth’s countries await the decision of the alien organization, it becomes a race to see who can get to Soren first—his father whose mind is struggling to return from a galactic void, or the most feared and demented alien in the galaxy who has assumed the physical shape of someone very close to Soren. For more information, visit www.tonyruggiero.com

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2008 Appearances
I will get the schedule up at some point...but for now you can see it at www.tonyruggiero.com.

About Tony Ruggiero
Tony Ruggiero has been publishing fiction since 1998. His science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories and novels have appeared in both print and electronic mediums. His published novels include: Team of Darkness. The US military has developed a new weapon to be added to its arsenal—the creatures known as vampires. Tony uses his Naval experience to write this dark fantasy thriller about vampires being used by the Navy Seals. Ground breaking and fast paced, the novel is a characteristic mixture of the vampire lore of Anne Rice and the clandestine secrets of the military found in Tom Clancy novels. The concept has led to a series of books to be released in 2006 through 2008, the Team of Darkness declassified files. The books are: Operation Immortal Servitude, Operation Save the Innocent, Operation Face the Fear, and Operation Endgame. Aliens and Satanic Creatures Wanted: Humans Need Not Apply. Aliens, Satanic Creatures, and other alternate life forms have gathered together to make a stand for literary fairness. Move over pesky human...a change is coming. An anthology of short stories where the center character is not human; includes the award winning story, Lucky Lucifer’s Car Emporium, as well as Electronic Bliss, Invasion or Subversion, and Going up? Tony is also a contributing author to The Fantasy Writers’ Companion from Dragon Moon Press. The Companion picks up where The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy leaves off. The Fantasy Writers' Companion takes on more advanced topics of writing, such as incorporating horror, incorporating mystery, developing a story in your favorite RPG universe, and exploring alternative cultures for world building. Tony’s contribution is a chapter on the effective use of horror in fantasy. Other collaborative work includes The Writers for Relief Anthology and No Longer Dreams Anthology.


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Jul 4 2008 3:51 PM

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Jul 1 2008 8:38 PM

I hope you are doing well. :-)
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Jun 17 2008 12:19 AM

Hey Doc, how's life in the fast lane treating you? Hopefully all is well!
Lil Suzi - Future Best Selling Author





Jun 16 2008 7:23 AM

Hello and thank you for the friendship! It is my honor and I plan to make you proud!

May your week be filled with everything that makes you smile which causes you to giggle thus spreads happiness to all around you!

Many blessings to you and yours,

Lil' Suzi
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Bryan





Jun 7 2008 1:42 AM

Have a great and inspired weekend, Tony! :)
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Jun 6 2008 8:24 AM

really tom clancy meets anne rice, that sounds amazing
mr. benjamin





Jun 2 2008 8:16 AM

hi tony.
thanks for the add :-D coolness
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May 24 2008 10:07 AM



Thanks for the add :)

Much love,
Kristy
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May 20 2008 1:07 PM

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May 13 2008 5:07 AM

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May 6 2008 9:17 AM

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woo hoo. You can finally update.
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Apr 29 2008 7:26 AM

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Apr 18 2008 7:22 PM

your welcome, and I'm looking foreword to it
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Apr 12 2008 12:05 AM

Hey Tony
cool name.. lol




Great to meet fellow scribes
the book looks great - cool cover

Write on!

swingbysumtime

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Mar 29 2008 10:42 AM

Thanks for the add!
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Mar 18 2008 6:34 PM


Just Droppin In To Show Some Love...Stay within the darkness, for the light sometimes sheds things we dont want to see....Much love...Kristy

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Mar 7 2008 6:41 PM

Hello Tony! Thought I'd stop by and see how things are going.
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Mar 4 2008 5:11 PM


MySpace Comments / Glitter GraphicsI love your kind of books. I will definately check out your web page and your books. I hope you have a wonderful week. I do love making new friends. God Bless. Linda
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Mar 4 2008 2:11 PM

Looking foward to reading some short stories.I will visit sight soon
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Mar 4 2008 11:39 AM

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HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR DAY, THANKS FOR ADDING ME((HUGS RUBY))
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Feb 28 2008 6:43 PM

Thanks for the add! When I have time to read again I'd love to check out your material!
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Feb 18 2008 8:45 PM

Hi Tony,
Thanks for the add! I was checking out the Stellarcon website because my cousin, James Roberts, is going to be one of the guests, and came across the link to your site. I'm enjoying your short stories and will be looking forward to reading more of them (and a couple hundred of your novels so you can get that oceanfront condo)!

Diane
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Feb 11 2008 5:54 AM

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Much love,
Kristy <3

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Feb 5 2008 12:30 PM

Thanks for the Add. Good luck with yor work.
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Feb 1 2008 2:06 PM


Check out the trailer for THE SHELL GAME, which is in stores now! :)
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Jan 24 2008 4:40 PM

Nice stories man! Very interesting for sure!

Much Love & Many Blessings,
Thorn NIghtwind