Cut Throat Mafia


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In a country known for its underground criminal organizations, no state in America more so deserved the titled of the city of "Cut Throats." Cleveland, Ohio is the birthplace of many things, but more infamous the growth and development of the notorious criminal enterprise simply know as "The Family." What started out as simply hustling to uproot themselves from their poverty infested environment, soon turned into the formation of a tight knit organization. Known for their go hard attitudes, but feared for the ruthless way in which they rose to power. For several years the "Family" controlled the happenings in the concrete jungle of which they surveyed almost uncontested. Dedication, determination, and discipline is what got it all started. It was the glue that cemented them together, but would it be enough to keep them together. Now the family's dominance is being tested, by an unknown enemy who is determined to stop at nothing less then complete control of the city. As tension rises, so does the body count. After several encounters, all of which left a trail of bloody bodies, the family is forced to face the harsh realities, that it's a "cut throat" world full of "cut throat" people and in order to survive, you needed to be the one doing the cutting. Will the family's dominance prevail? Or will they be dethroned by people who share the same ideology!




Cutthroat Mafia


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MACHO JAMES heads a crew of angry, cold blooded savages that are hell-bent on crushing kingpins and other dopeboys in order to establish themselves at the top of the drug game in B-More. As the crew rises in the hierarchy of a vicious and unscrupulous underworld of killers, Macho gets caught up in the glitz and glamour of the profession. When the money and the irresistible women become an addiction, Macho's loyalty to his fam is tested. At the height of his power, Macho James shares control of the city with PRESTON, his Day One comrade. Together, they conquer all competition. Until Macho James violates their pact by falling for Preston's sister, LASHAWN, who was supposed to have been off limits. Will this forbidden love lead to deathly consequences? Meanwhile, Preston has bedded a woman who is connected to a mortal enemy. Will the entire CUTTHROAT MAFIA get dismantled by the lustful desires of the two men that are the shot callers of the crew? Will Macho James and Preston turn against each other when the pressure mounts? Or will killers remain killers, and partners remain tight, in the face of the most serious threat they've ever faced?




Permanent Interests


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"A frightening story that gets you thinking, what if..." -- Tim Green, New York Times bestselling author of suspense novels.Corrupt White House officials sell out to the American and Russian mobs to re-elect a weak President Corgan at all costs. American ambassadors and Russian spies who get in the way are killed. Diplomat Bob Innes falls into this conspiracy of political intrigue and murder and becomes the target of hired assassins and Russian mafia hitmen. He and Lydia, a beautiful Russian escort to powerful men, work with the FBI to bring down the President's men and the Russian mob's Godfather. Al Malandrino, a colorful New York mob boss, becomes their unexpected ally. PERMANENT INTERESTS authentically captures political intrigue, greed and treachery in the highest levels of government. And it all comes crashing down in face of relentless pursuit of the truth by the system's would-be victims.




The Light of Seven Days a novel


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Living with her Babby after her parents’ death, 10-year-old Dinah Ash is invited to train at Leningrad’s legendary Vaganova Ballet School. In the world of elite dance, she works hard, falls in love, and weathers the Soviet Union’s ubiquitous antisemitism, but despite an impressive talent, she quickly learns that dancers of her “profile” don’t make prima ballerinas. Love of Leningrad, ballet, friends, family, and books sustain Dinah until history intervenes. The Soviet war in Afghanistan, the rise of perestroika, and a re-emergence of Nazism leave her vulnerable and exposed. Realizing escape is her only option, she applies for refugee status in America. Dinah’s adjustment to life in the US is a test as much of her identity as of her perseverance. Is who she is something Dinah can forge on her own? Or is identity imposed by upbringing, public opinion, and the myths of our cultures? As Dinah struggles with the questions of religion, race, and worth, her choices and the people she encounters will determine whether the dream of a better life can survive the weight of the past.




Mafia Prince


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MONEY, MURDER, AND MACHIAVELLIAN MAYHEM . . . CONTAINS A NEW EPILOGUE Mafia Prince is the first person account of one of the most brutal eras in Mafia history -- "Little Nicky" Scarfo's reign as boss of the Philadelphia family in the 1980s -- written by Scarfo's underboss and nephew, "Crazy Phil" Leonetti. The youngest-ever underboss at the age of 33, Leonetti was at the crux of the violent breakup of the traditional American Mafia in the 1980s when he infiltrated Atlantic City after gambling was legalized, and later turned state's evidence against his own. His testimony led directly to the convictions of dozens of high-ranking men including John Gotti, Vincent Gigante, and the downfall of his own uncle, Nick Scarfo -- sparking the beginning of the end of La Cosa Nostra (the insiders' term for the Mafia, translated as "This Thing of Ours").




John Alite Mafia International


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-John forms his own international mafia ring, working with different factions all around the world, who then also stepped up to help him with hide-outs, fake passports, and transportation. -From millionaire to fugitive and capture. Bonus chapters and over 50 photos. -Chapters on: John Gotti, Sr., John Gotti, Jr., Johnny Ruggiero, Frankie Burke, Rikers Island, Amored Cars, Crooked Cops, Money, Drugs, Phil Barone, Greg Reiter, Stolen Car, People Stuffed in Trunks, Ronnie One-Arm, Court Document Excerpts, Anthony Tabbita, TT, Joe Gambino, Hells Angels, Joey Scopo, Terrorists, Claus, and more... "Men like Angelo Ruggiero, Johnny Carneglia, and Mark Reiter were true tough guys, and I respected them. They didn't go to the social clubs and play cards all day. They didn't want to sit there and talk shit. They would tell me to do anything except hang out at the club and smoke cigars like a moron."




The Maple Syrup Mafia


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★★★ Does Canada have a mob? Find out inside! ★★★ It's no secret that organized crime is everywhere. From Japan and Italy to Israel and Mexico, there seems to be no place on earth where an organized crime family doesn't exist. You may think that one of the few safe places left is friendly, welcoming Canada, which many believe is so safe that people there always leave their doors unlocked. Think again. This book delves into the often ignored but nevertheless bloody world of Canadian mobs. You'll meet the Rizzutos, a powerful family with connections to the legendary Five Families of the American Mafia. Then there's the Cotroni family formed by Vic "the Egg" Cotroni, an ex-wrestler with ties to the Ndrangheta. You'll also learn about their connections to the blood-soaked Quebec Biker War, where the Hell's Angels and the Rock Machine battled for 17 years and claimed 150 lives. And just wait until you get to Toronto! Prepare to be shocked by the true story of organized crime in Canada. It proves that there is truth to the expression, "it's the quiet ones you have to watch."




Murda Mami's


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"SoLo" is originally from Brooklyn, New York. At a young age he began to write poetry and short stories about his life experiences. He is a very quiet person that loves to look, listen and observe his surroundings. Writing has always been a hidden talent of his that very few people knew about. At a young age, “SoLo” ventured out on his own, going nowhere fast. From his teenage years well into his early twenties he learned how to survive the hard way on the streets of New York. He did what he had to do, to make a dollar out of fifteen cents. He encountered many people during his struggle to find what he was looking for in life. He learned quickly that he could not trust everyone he met, because not everyone has his best interest at heart. He found himself getting in and out of trouble so he decided to relocate to make a better life for himself. Now “SoLo” is older, but still a young man. He has settled down in life and decided to pull all of his writings out of his secret hiding spot and introduce some of it to the world in his books. Some of his real life experiences are mentioned in some of his writings. Like they say. “Been there, done that.” He has seen, done, and tried a lot of things that he has paid for in life, because of the hard lessons he learned growing up. But it has made him a better man today. “SoLo” presently lives in North Carolina in a secluded location with his wife and family. Standing 6’2 he loves to workout and play basketball. He also enjoys watching sports on television and doing things with his family, and spends most of his quite time writing for your reading enjoyment.




The Mammoth Book of the Mafia


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30 inside stories of the American Mafia, Sicilian Cosa Nostra, Camorra and 'Ndrangheta Images of life in the Mob pervade our film and TV screens, some glamorous, some horrific - what is the reality? Investigative journalist Roger Wilkes has put together the largest ever collection of insider stories from prominent ex-mafiosi, infiltrators and award-winning writers. It contains tell-all accounts by the likes of: Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski, the contract killer who claimed to have murdered over 200 people in a career lasting 43 years. Frankie Saggio, who 'freelanced' for all five of New York's Mafia families, narrowly escaping assassination before being busted for a major scam. Joey Black, the Hitman, chillingly professional murderer of 38 victims and regarded by many as the 'original Soprano'. Albert DeMeo, the son of a gangster, who later became a lawyer. 'Donnie Brasco', real name Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent, who worked undercover in the Bonanno and Colombo crime families in New York for six years. Tommaso Buscetta, the Sicilian mafioso, the first pentito, or informant, of real significance to break omertà. The two judges with whom he worked, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, were both later killed by the Mafia. This is the reality of the world of men you wouldn't want to cross.




Cruise Ship Doctor


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Ivan Cox's Cruise Ship Doctor rollicks with the wild capers of Oliver Loring, a Harvard emergency physician and master ballroom dancer, who flees snowy Boston for a one-week gig in the sunny Caribbean on the Valentine TV Cruise of the S/S Nordic Blue. Loring rides the tropical waves with kooky passengers and wacky crew members, all while he pursues an elusive Austrian ballerina, the raven-haired and melancholy Ulla von Straff. An acclaimed classic of nautical wit and adventure, Cruise Ship Doctor offers giggles, surprises, and unforgettable characters, including a mesmerizing Cuban dwarf magician named Tosco, a moody reticulated python named Robespierre, and a waltzing Siberian tiger named Daria. With a laugh on every page, Cruise Ship Doctor is the perfect take-along for a cruise anywhere on the high seas. It also serves splendidly as a delightful companion on a winter night by a cozy fire at home. Whatever your pleasure, escape now with Oliver Loring, climb aboard the Nordic Blue, and steady your sea legs for a fast, laugh-packed voyage you will never forget!