Besa

by Louis Romano

An Albanian's word of honor, their BESA, is the pride that has made their clans fearless fighters for centuries. In the streets of the Bronx, New York their code has made the "sons of the eagle" a community that has become a powerhouse over the last forty years.

When one of their own is believed to have been killed by an Italian American with ties to a weakened New York Mafia family nothing will prevent the Albanians from taking back blood...a gjakmarrja is called for. The result is a head-on collision with two cultures that place blood vengeance above all forms of justice.

333 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2011

Reviews

[Linda Piccirilli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Fast paced with good memories of Story Avenue. Coouldn't out it down.

[Reader]

Is this a true story??

[Valerie M. Arseneault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

This is another great book by Mr.Romano. An inside look at Albanian History and culture as well as modern day issues. A must read for all Albanians and an interesting story line for all mature readers to enjoy.

[Vjollca Zharku · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is interesting to me because I can relate to the assimilation of the Albanian culture in NYC.

[Charlotte mann]

Interesting portrayal of mob against mob in NYC. But I don't know how to rate it -- the writing sytle is not one I'm used to reading

[Alex Cortes]

I thought the story was going to be cheesy but no it was not. A great story telling Romano is. He hit it in the nail about New York, Italians and Albanians. Great ending as well. It was entertaining. I would recommend it if you want to kill time and read a great story. Glad there is a movie coming out.