Necessary Death

by R. Michael Markley

Steve pressed the barrel of the gun to the back of Rhinos head. His arm twitched. He had never killed before. This would be his first. The fact that Rhino had been his mentor and had been like a father to him didn't make it any easier. It seemed impossible to pull the trigger. Did he really wantto taint his life with murder? He pulled the trigger!In the tradition of The Godfather, Necessary Death takes you inside the seedy and gritty world of Michael Marello, a world filled with corruption, blackmail, revenge, loyalty, deceit, and murder. Sometimes death is necessaryin order for Michael Marellos business to move forward. Titan,Inc., also known as The Marello Empire to local authorities, is where Michael runs his operation. Power and control were his drug of choice. He craved them. Pine Bridge was in his grip, and business was dealt with the way he wanted. He had connections and favors owed by many. When death touches him personally, things begin to change. When loyalty and trust are questioned, Michael goes on the defensive. Forgiveness is sought and begged for. To Michael, forgiveness meant revenge

276 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2015

Reviews

[Todd Hogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brave novel. I enjoyed the development of the plot although it is unconventional. The weaknesses are its unconventional development, introducing new characters late in the narrative. There are missed opportunities to present additional scenes that more accurately show the characters' motivations.