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The Starlight Club #7
End Game
The Zebra Club 1962: The neighborhood boys celebrate the return of their buddy Renato after his discharge from the army. But before meeting him, the boys stand idle across the street and witness local gang leader, Sailor Burke, brutally beat their comrade—nearly killing him. The boys take chase, and when they finally catch up, the situation takes an unexpected twist...
Three years later, Tarzan suggests the same Renato Melina--whom Red remembers—for the position of bartender at the renown establishment, the Starlight Club.
Trouble soon comes knocking on Red’s door, as it always seems to do, as Aldo Zintera, the new head of the F.B.I. task force, starts his invasive investigation of the Starlight Club. With the intention of prosecuting and imprisoning Red for his laundry list of alleged crimes, Zintera's agenda is aimed directly at the mob boss. Struck by this looming danger and threat from the law, Red embarks on the fight for his life. Always a man loyal to his men and their protection, it seems as though, now, Red has bigger problems. When a man’s freedom's at stake, there’s no telling what he’ll do, and as the story envelopes, Red realizes there is only one course of action that will free him from the vindictive claws of Zintera.
Time is of the essence as Red’s life is slowly ticking away. Spurred to action, Red forfeits all possibility of regrets and hatches a masterful scheme—calling in “favors.” Will his decisive plans work in the face of death and imprisonment? Can Red survive Zintera’s onslaught?
Read on to find out...
Three years later, Tarzan suggests the same Renato Melina--whom Red remembers—for the position of bartender at the renown establishment, the Starlight Club.
Trouble soon comes knocking on Red’s door, as it always seems to do, as Aldo Zintera, the new head of the F.B.I. task force, starts his invasive investigation of the Starlight Club. With the intention of prosecuting and imprisoning Red for his laundry list of alleged crimes, Zintera's agenda is aimed directly at the mob boss. Struck by this looming danger and threat from the law, Red embarks on the fight for his life. Always a man loyal to his men and their protection, it seems as though, now, Red has bigger problems. When a man’s freedom's at stake, there’s no telling what he’ll do, and as the story envelopes, Red realizes there is only one course of action that will free him from the vindictive claws of Zintera.
Time is of the essence as Red’s life is slowly ticking away. Spurred to action, Red forfeits all possibility of regrets and hatches a masterful scheme—calling in “favors.” Will his decisive plans work in the face of death and imprisonment? Can Red survive Zintera’s onslaught?
Read on to find out...
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2015
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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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September 2, 2018
The Starlight Club 7
I came upon this series by accident and have loved each and every book. The characters are believable and being from New York city can imagine exactly where these adventures took place.... If you haven't read this series you're in for a real treat....
I came upon this series by accident and have loved each and every book. The characters are believable and being from New York city can imagine exactly where these adventures took place.... If you haven't read this series you're in for a real treat....
May 19, 2016
Although they live apart, Bobby has a wonderful relationship with his daughter Lynn, and she never tires of hearing his tales of the Starlight Club in Queens, New York. So, as they wait for the snow to clear before Bobby returns home, he tells her of a pivotal time in its history…
Suddenly he’s back in 1962, and the boys are at the Zebra Club celebrating the return of their mate Renato after his discharge from the army. However, when they witness a friend being beaten up across the road, they take chase. When they catch up however, in the blink of an eye the situation changes, as they could do in those days, and Renato is beaten nearly to death by the gang’s leader, Sailor Burke.
Now Bobby jumps forward to 1965, and at the Starlight Club Tarzan is suggesting a new barman for the club, none other than the aforementioned Renato Mellina. Red remembers him, and after a little talk about loyalty and family he is hired.
Soon however trouble comes knocking at Red’s door in the form of Aldo Zinera who has been hired to head the new government F.B.I task force on organised crime. He has a vendetta against Red, and leaving no room for doubt, or error, Aldo quickly informs Red that he will get him, uncover his crimes and see him sent to prison.
Realising the very ‘real’ danger he is in, and knowing that it is possible for charges to be made to stick, Red embarks on a fight, literally for his life.
Always used to taking care of his people, Red now has to look after himself and his new wife. Soon he realises there is only one course of action left open to him which will stop the vindictive Aldo.
It is drastic, however, once resolved, Red wastes no time in setting his plan in action, calling in favours and getting on with the job. It’s not the time for regrets, now is the time for action!
Undaunted, the plan is carried out, however, things hot up almost out of control as Red and his men find themselves literally fighting for their lives.
The question is – can Red pull the right strings, has he the necessary clout to survive?
With a fantastic storyline and brilliant characters this book is action packed right to the last page.
Imaginative subplots, revenge, passion, love and betrayal, the Starlight Club 7 has it all, and is definitely a winner for all crime thriller fans.
As it closes, I ask myself, although this is called ‘End Game’ and is it truly the end of an era?
As the last page is read, only one person has that answer, and that’s the author, Joe Corso.
Suddenly he’s back in 1962, and the boys are at the Zebra Club celebrating the return of their mate Renato after his discharge from the army. However, when they witness a friend being beaten up across the road, they take chase. When they catch up however, in the blink of an eye the situation changes, as they could do in those days, and Renato is beaten nearly to death by the gang’s leader, Sailor Burke.
Now Bobby jumps forward to 1965, and at the Starlight Club Tarzan is suggesting a new barman for the club, none other than the aforementioned Renato Mellina. Red remembers him, and after a little talk about loyalty and family he is hired.
Soon however trouble comes knocking at Red’s door in the form of Aldo Zinera who has been hired to head the new government F.B.I task force on organised crime. He has a vendetta against Red, and leaving no room for doubt, or error, Aldo quickly informs Red that he will get him, uncover his crimes and see him sent to prison.
Realising the very ‘real’ danger he is in, and knowing that it is possible for charges to be made to stick, Red embarks on a fight, literally for his life.
Always used to taking care of his people, Red now has to look after himself and his new wife. Soon he realises there is only one course of action left open to him which will stop the vindictive Aldo.
It is drastic, however, once resolved, Red wastes no time in setting his plan in action, calling in favours and getting on with the job. It’s not the time for regrets, now is the time for action!
Undaunted, the plan is carried out, however, things hot up almost out of control as Red and his men find themselves literally fighting for their lives.
The question is – can Red pull the right strings, has he the necessary clout to survive?
With a fantastic storyline and brilliant characters this book is action packed right to the last page.
Imaginative subplots, revenge, passion, love and betrayal, the Starlight Club 7 has it all, and is definitely a winner for all crime thriller fans.
As it closes, I ask myself, although this is called ‘End Game’ and is it truly the end of an era?
As the last page is read, only one person has that answer, and that’s the author, Joe Corso.
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