King Maker

by William F. Amato

King MakerA Summary by William F. AmatoKing Maker is the Author’s eighth novel and his fifth revolvingaround Chicago’s powerful crime family - The Outfit.Ralph Bianco, a former penny-ante thief and former enforcer for the Outfit’s number - two man - Giacomo “Jimmy A” Antonini - has tempestuously fought his way to the top to become the Boss of Bosses of the Chicago Outfit, the most powerful and influential crime family in the country.Ralph has had to learn how to suppress his basic tumultuous instincts; to rule his empire more like the chief executive of a multimillion dollar corporation than a ruthless potentate who exerts murder and intimation as his modus operandi. As a result, Ralph has led his organization into the Twenty-first Century by abandoning the ancient ways of doing business and adopting a more modern, civilized approach toward expanding his empire.But Ralph has one more conquest to make before transforming the Outfit from a purely criminal operation to a totally legal enterprise. That conquest; to control the most powerful man in the the President of the United States of America. Anthony Lubertozzi, after two decades of grooming, under Ralph’s guidance, has captured the office of Governor of the State of Illinois. Now Ralph has chosen him to be the Outfit’s man in the White House. One person, however, stands in Ralph Bianco’s way; Harriet Clayton, the wife of a former President, Walter Franklin Clayton, and a long time political foe of Anthony Lubertozzi’s, who had defeated her in the race of Governor. The Claytons are well known for their treacherous tactics. In their world, honor, integrity, ethics and truth are only words, devoid of any moral significance. Dishonor, despicable scandalous behavior, devious underhanded methods as well as treachery and political expediency are the principals the Claytons live by.Ralph Bianco had lived with death dogging his every move since he was a teenager growing up on the tough streets of Chicago. He had suffered near death experiences at the hands of those who coveted his domain. Ralph always survived. Ralph always prevailed.In the Claytons, however, Ralph has finally met his match. Murder and intimidation are no strangers to the Claytons; they are ready and willing to meet Ralph on his ground. The weapons they are prepared to wield in the fight to occupy the Oval Office are no less devastating than those in Ralph’s armory.But Ralph’s opponents lack three priceless components; a crew of loyal solders who will stop at nothing to help their boss attain his goals; Connie Bianco, Ralph’s faithful wife of thirty years, whose love and devotion have guided him through the dangers that surround him; and Billy Bianco, Ralph’s younger brother and overseer of all the Outfit’s holdings in Southern Nevada including the shimmering desert oasis, Las Vegas. Together, they represent the unyielding forces of love, devotion, intellect and intuition that aid Ralph in his struggle to control his potentially self-destructive violent nature.Will Ralph Bianco prevail again or will the Claytons topple Ralph from his throne?There is only one way to find out. Read King Maker by William F. Amato.

264 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2012