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The Starlight Club #6
Double Seven
Problems keep occurring that prevent Big Red Fortunato from leaving Queens. His enemies know he would like to settle in Vegas and they look forward to taking over his action the moment he leaves. Red has one profitable Vegas casino, the Double Seven. His second casino Nell’s Silver Spur is being renovated. Richie Fingers the best card and dice spotter in the world and some of Reds men are driving to Vegas to protect his interests there. Since the men are driving through Kansas, Joey Bones decides to visit his sister. So what can possibly go wrong by him stopping to see her?
Trenchie’s happy marriage doesn’t go unnoticed by Big Red and he would like to settle down with a good woman. But in order to do that he has to find a woman who would take him for what he is...a difficult choice for any woman to make.
Swifty is the middleweight champion of the world and he’s scheduled to fight the one fighter who’s style he just can’t seem to figure out. Those close to him wonder if he will hold on to his championship belt or will Slick Parker the ex-champ win it back from him?
Trenchie’s happy marriage doesn’t go unnoticed by Big Red and he would like to settle down with a good woman. But in order to do that he has to find a woman who would take him for what he is...a difficult choice for any woman to make.
Swifty is the middleweight champion of the world and he’s scheduled to fight the one fighter who’s style he just can’t seem to figure out. Those close to him wonder if he will hold on to his championship belt or will Slick Parker the ex-champ win it back from him?
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2015
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About the author
Joe Corso
125 books41 followersKoren Veteran, FDNY Retired, I grew up in Queens,New York and my motivation to write came from my wish to help my grandchildren pay for their college education. So far I've completed 16 books and 9 short stories including my popular 'ENGINE 24 FIRE STORIES' trilogy and I've just finished the 5th installment in the 'TIME PORTAL' series as well as LAFITTE'S TREASURE which is presently being edited.
THE STARLIGHT CLUB 5: The Nazi has been published. I'm in the process of writing a sequel to my award winning western 'THE ADVENTURES OF THE LONE JACK KID', titled 'THE RETURN OF THE LONE JACK KID'.
THE STARLIGHT CLUB 5: The Nazi has been published. I'm in the process of writing a sequel to my award winning western 'THE ADVENTURES OF THE LONE JACK KID', titled 'THE RETURN OF THE LONE JACK KID'.
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May 28, 2019
An enjoyable story by a father for his daughter
The Starlight Club run by Red and a group of gangsters who had their own code of ethics. Trapped at his daughter's home by a snowstorm, a father is persuaded to tell his daughter a story of Bull travelling to New York on behalf of Red. Red is a gangster of note but he is good to those who are loyal to him. He has no problem disposing of those who double cross him. The story meanders all over the place, showing how life worked then, culminating in a double wedding planned for Red and Joey the day after Red throws a big party, with Frank Sinatra and other famous film stars surprising the guest list, which included Richard Nixon. It was okay but I did not particularly enjoy the story.
The Starlight Club run by Red and a group of gangsters who had their own code of ethics. Trapped at his daughter's home by a snowstorm, a father is persuaded to tell his daughter a story of Bull travelling to New York on behalf of Red. Red is a gangster of note but he is good to those who are loyal to him. He has no problem disposing of those who double cross him. The story meanders all over the place, showing how life worked then, culminating in a double wedding planned for Red and Joey the day after Red throws a big party, with Frank Sinatra and other famous film stars surprising the guest list, which included Richard Nixon. It was okay but I did not particularly enjoy the story.
May 24, 2019
Fantastic stories I'm up to book 7 I'm 87 years old and live in LA been to the most if the Hollywood clubs in your books met some of the people good and some bad that haven't come up yet. You have been right on. Can't stop saying great great books . You brought the event, carikters to life. The real life to fiction are so realistic amazing ,there is a touch of romance and humor that is through the books
I've realized enjoid these stories much, theyve Capt me up till early mornings. I am lookking forward to the rest of the books and hope you can keep adding more to bring it up to current events. M. Shoe
I've realized enjoid these stories much, theyve Capt me up till early mornings. I am lookking forward to the rest of the books and hope you can keep adding more to bring it up to current events. M. Shoe
May 27, 2015
Bob is staying at his daughter Lynn’s house in Darien, Connecticut, as bad weather has prevented his return home. At times like these Lynn likes to take advantage of the opportunity to ask her father for some more stories from the famous Starlight Club…
Looking back over the years, Bob decides to tell her about a time when Joey Bones, Bull and Richie swapped the Crown Victoria for a Caddy convertible and drove to Vegas on business for Red. The drive as it turns out was to prove very eventful when Joey decided to pop in and see his sister JoAnne, in Bonner Springs. However, he is none too pleased to discover that her boyfriend, has beaten her up.
When they arrive at her house and confront Brian O’Rourke, the boyfriend, they discover not only is he a thug, he’s also a drug dealer. With the thumbs up from the boss they sort out the situation, however, the results of their actions brings about an interesting chain of events.
Big Red knows that getting what you want and making people bend to your will does not necessarily have to be achieved by actual violence, after all when you are that famous, the suggestion is often enough. He also knows that looking after the little guys is important, they will owe you for life, and do whatever is needed, when the time come for you to call in the favor.
With Trenchie happily married, and romance in the air, Red realises that something is missing in his own life, he can have any girl he wants but he wants a wife, and there is only one lady who will fit the bill, Iris, but will she want him? There’s only one way to find out…
For Starlight Club fans, these tales are a wonderful insight into the dark underworld of mobster life in New York, where life is cheap, and there’s no time for regrets. This book, like others in the series is studded with big names with shady pasts, and gives credence to the clever façade the Starlight Club, and others like it provide.
Another great story from award winning author Joe Corso!
Looking back over the years, Bob decides to tell her about a time when Joey Bones, Bull and Richie swapped the Crown Victoria for a Caddy convertible and drove to Vegas on business for Red. The drive as it turns out was to prove very eventful when Joey decided to pop in and see his sister JoAnne, in Bonner Springs. However, he is none too pleased to discover that her boyfriend, has beaten her up.
When they arrive at her house and confront Brian O’Rourke, the boyfriend, they discover not only is he a thug, he’s also a drug dealer. With the thumbs up from the boss they sort out the situation, however, the results of their actions brings about an interesting chain of events.
Big Red knows that getting what you want and making people bend to your will does not necessarily have to be achieved by actual violence, after all when you are that famous, the suggestion is often enough. He also knows that looking after the little guys is important, they will owe you for life, and do whatever is needed, when the time come for you to call in the favor.
With Trenchie happily married, and romance in the air, Red realises that something is missing in his own life, he can have any girl he wants but he wants a wife, and there is only one lady who will fit the bill, Iris, but will she want him? There’s only one way to find out…
For Starlight Club fans, these tales are a wonderful insight into the dark underworld of mobster life in New York, where life is cheap, and there’s no time for regrets. This book, like others in the series is studded with big names with shady pasts, and gives credence to the clever façade the Starlight Club, and others like it provide.
Another great story from award winning author Joe Corso!
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