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Death In The Family
Donny Lentini is a talented young man hungry for his mother’s love. To please her, he becomes guardian angel to his mob-wannabe father.
When the father is murdered and found with his hands hacked off, Donny is dealt a set of cards in a game called vengeance. The pot is stacked high with chips; the ante, his soul and the lives of loved-ones.
With the help of friends—ex-con, defrocked Jesuit Bill Conlon along with former high-school nemesis, Antwyne Claxton—he digs for whether the murder had anything to do with the mob’s lust for a real estate parcel owned by the family of Donny's lover.
He’s new at this game. He doesn’t cheat, but plays his cards well.
And he gets what he wants.
When the father is murdered and found with his hands hacked off, Donny is dealt a set of cards in a game called vengeance. The pot is stacked high with chips; the ante, his soul and the lives of loved-ones.
With the help of friends—ex-con, defrocked Jesuit Bill Conlon along with former high-school nemesis, Antwyne Claxton—he digs for whether the murder had anything to do with the mob’s lust for a real estate parcel owned by the family of Donny's lover.
He’s new at this game. He doesn’t cheat, but plays his cards well.
And he gets what he wants.
269 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2020
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August 3, 2020
Mob fiction plus addiction dynamics equal the most exciting and great read!! Highly recommend!!
July 9, 2020
A well-written story following a minor mob character while It explores real family conditions; mob fiction fans will enjoy this story while others will relate to the AA component.
January 13, 2020
It took me a bit to get into this story. Certain things came out that I kind of related to like Donny's mother's dementia and his love life, which brought more emotion into the story other than anger. This story had a lot of good and bad scenarios as it progressed, revenge being the motivator. I enjoyed the closeness of Donny, Bill, and Antwyne, and how they helped back each other up. I did not quite expect the ending, though should not have been surprise.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
July 10, 2020
This crime fiction has so many elements that make it a stand out. The characters were so deeply developed, they almost walked off the page. The dialogue style changes were impressive. I love the mob lore too. Fun read that kept my interest.
August 9, 2020
Mob-based fiction, with good guys trying to win the day! AA elements in background make for an interesting read.
August 13, 2020
Gambling on vengeance 5*. Being an good guy above all else, makes Donny’s plan for vengeance harder than it seemed. You’ll love this mob fiction.
August 3, 2020
Death In The Family; Larcinese, Lanny
Great Crime Fiction 5*
Donny attempts to avenge his dad’s death against the mob that his dad so loved. This is great crime fiction with plenty of twists.
Great Crime Fiction 5*
Donny attempts to avenge his dad’s death against the mob that his dad so loved. This is great crime fiction with plenty of twists.
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