I only read the first chapter of The Godfather Returns but I have to say I was quickly put off by Geraci. Mainly because the type of character he was fit the profile of a Gary Stu/Mary Sue. You see these a lot in books based on popular movies like Star Wars and Star Trek. Basically, he's the guy who's just as powerful and cool as the main character and he's just as important. His description of the first book made him seem like he was this absolutely vital part of Michael's organization that he couldn't live with out. I just found that very off-putting and Stuish.