The Shebeen is a short story appearing in HiStory Of Santa Monica by Michael J. Atwood. The story is a Boston-Santa Monica Irish mob tale set in the Twenties. This and other tales in HiStory of Santa Monica revolve around the themes of organized crime, addiction, revenge, and death.
The Shebeen (an Irish Pub run during Prohibition) is a fast paced story about three friends from Ireland, who immigrated to Boston and then California. Politics, business, money, power, friendship, family...where are their priorities? Author Mike Atwood mixes a splash of atmospheric history, with a jigger of entertaining characters, shakes it up then tops it off with suspense. A fine cocktail served up with a charming smile and an Irish brogue. So pull yourself up to the bar and let Mick pour you a stout. He has some good stories to share. Enjoy.