Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A bestselling author of mafia thrillers is throwing a book launch party in Carmine, New Jersey. But when Bernie stumbles on a corpse at the event, murder jumps right off the page. As Bernie works to untangle the mysterious death, she learns that her adopted home of Carmine hides even more deadly secrets than she had imagined. Join Bernie in book 4 of the Italian-American Cozy Mystery Series as she samples Carmine’s irresistible cuisine and cracks another twisty case.
Meatballs, Mafia, and Murder
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A bestselling author of mafia thrillers is throwing a book launch party in Carmine, New Jersey. But when Bernie stumbles on a corpse at the event, murder jumps right off the page. As Bernie works to untangle the mysterious death, she learns that her adopted home of Carmine hides even more deadly secrets than she had imagined. Join Bernie in book 4 of the Italian-American Cozy Mystery Series as she samples Carmine’s irresistible cuisine and cracks another twisty case.
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A bestselling author of mafia thrillers is throwing a book launch party in Carmine, New Jersey. But when Bernie stumbles on a corpse at the event, murder jumps right off the page. As Bernie works to untangle the mysterious death, she learns that her adopted home of Carmine hides even more deadly secrets than she had imagined. Join Bernie in book 4 of the Italian-American Cozy Mystery Series as she samples Carmine’s irresistible cuisine and cracks another twisty case.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia
Author: Jerry Capeci
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592573059
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Offers a comprehensive overview of the world's most notorious criminal organization, tracing the history of the Mafia, changes in the ranks and power following the conviction of key members, and their diverse roles in cities across the United States.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592573059
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Offers a comprehensive overview of the world's most notorious criminal organization, tracing the history of the Mafia, changes in the ranks and power following the conviction of key members, and their diverse roles in cities across the United States.
Assorted Hits: Music, Murder, Mayhem and the Mob
Author: Rose Gross-Marino
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483685349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Setting: New York City, the 1980s, the music business and the underworld. Meet Savannah, the sassy, sexy heroine of Assorted Hits: Music, Murder, Mayhem and the Mob©. A girl who fi nds herself in a bit of trouble after aiming her pearl-handled .22 caliber in the direction of Leonardo Ingrasio Pasquale (better known in the music biz as LIP), owner of AlBea Records and Savannah’s boss of several years. (Once, she would have taken a bullet for LIP. Now she put three in him.) After pulling the trigger, her adventures really begin. Surrounded by a cast of characters that includes the suave and oh-so-manly Jimmy Big Balls (Bs to his friends), who loves Savannah like a daughter and has friends in important (read: connected) places to keep her from harm. The Chuppah Boys, record company types who are so busy kissing ass that they are constantly in need of Chapstick and in danger of missing the next big thing. I.C. Greenfi elds, the lawyer extraordinaire who can work both a courtroom and a press junket at the same time. Through it all Savannah fi nds herself on the ride of her life, dishing out attitude and sex appeal in generous doses. There’s the mystery man, whose involvement in her defense reveals juicy tidbits from LIP’s past. The oldworld parents, who raised Savannah née Shoshanna Sneider in Brooklyn to be a good Orthodox Jewish girl. This is the story of Savannah in all her glory. With street-smart savvy, music business mojo and leopard skin stilettos, she’s the girl behind the gun, behind the scenes and in front of the jury. It’s a story you don’t want to miss, because this is only the beginning.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483685349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Setting: New York City, the 1980s, the music business and the underworld. Meet Savannah, the sassy, sexy heroine of Assorted Hits: Music, Murder, Mayhem and the Mob©. A girl who fi nds herself in a bit of trouble after aiming her pearl-handled .22 caliber in the direction of Leonardo Ingrasio Pasquale (better known in the music biz as LIP), owner of AlBea Records and Savannah’s boss of several years. (Once, she would have taken a bullet for LIP. Now she put three in him.) After pulling the trigger, her adventures really begin. Surrounded by a cast of characters that includes the suave and oh-so-manly Jimmy Big Balls (Bs to his friends), who loves Savannah like a daughter and has friends in important (read: connected) places to keep her from harm. The Chuppah Boys, record company types who are so busy kissing ass that they are constantly in need of Chapstick and in danger of missing the next big thing. I.C. Greenfi elds, the lawyer extraordinaire who can work both a courtroom and a press junket at the same time. Through it all Savannah fi nds herself on the ride of her life, dishing out attitude and sex appeal in generous doses. There’s the mystery man, whose involvement in her defense reveals juicy tidbits from LIP’s past. The oldworld parents, who raised Savannah née Shoshanna Sneider in Brooklyn to be a good Orthodox Jewish girl. This is the story of Savannah in all her glory. With street-smart savvy, music business mojo and leopard skin stilettos, she’s the girl behind the gun, behind the scenes and in front of the jury. It’s a story you don’t want to miss, because this is only the beginning.
Tastes Like Murder
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Bernie’s got nothing nice to say about her friend Angelica’s ex-husband. In fact, Marty, is a good-for-nothing disgraziad. But who would go so far as to poison him — and then pin the murder on Angelica? When Marty Alfano, Angelica’s ex-husband, turns up dead inside the bakery, poisoned by the cookies she baked him, the bakery becomes a crime scene and Angelica the prime suspect. As Bernie follows the trail of money and deadly cookies, she realizes that anyone could be the killer: Marty’s second wife, his estranged brother, even his shady financial adviser. But everyone has an alibi. With the coveted Italian Day Celebration just days away, can Bernie and her friends uncover the truth before the beloved bakery goes out of business? Join Bernie in book 3 of this cozy mystery series as she navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine and solves another tantalizing mystery.
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Bernie’s got nothing nice to say about her friend Angelica’s ex-husband. In fact, Marty, is a good-for-nothing disgraziad. But who would go so far as to poison him — and then pin the murder on Angelica? When Marty Alfano, Angelica’s ex-husband, turns up dead inside the bakery, poisoned by the cookies she baked him, the bakery becomes a crime scene and Angelica the prime suspect. As Bernie follows the trail of money and deadly cookies, she realizes that anyone could be the killer: Marty’s second wife, his estranged brother, even his shady financial adviser. But everyone has an alibi. With the coveted Italian Day Celebration just days away, can Bernie and her friends uncover the truth before the beloved bakery goes out of business? Join Bernie in book 3 of this cozy mystery series as she navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine and solves another tantalizing mystery.
Contract on America
Author: David E. Scheim
Publisher: SP Books
ISBN: 9780933503304
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Presents evidence of long-suspected Mafia culpability in the murder of John F. Kennedy.
Publisher: SP Books
ISBN: 9780933503304
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Presents evidence of long-suspected Mafia culpability in the murder of John F. Kennedy.
Sambuca, Secrets, and Murder
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457026
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Johnny Greco threatens to spill his hometown’s darkest secrets…then turns up dead. Can Bernie unravel the mystery and discover who murdered Johnny — before the killer buries the truth? Less than 24 hours after Carmine’s bad seed, Johnny Greco, resurfaces and threatens to reveal the community’s darkest secrets, Bernie finds herself standing over his broken body in the town’s abandoned quarry. Despite paparazzi hounding her, and her love interest Anthony Ferrante guarding his own secrets, Bernie can’t resist the temptation to play detective — especially with encouragement from her friends Nat and Angelica. But some secrets will break your heart, while others will break your bones — Bernie better be careful. Join Bernie in book 2 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457026
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Johnny Greco threatens to spill his hometown’s darkest secrets…then turns up dead. Can Bernie unravel the mystery and discover who murdered Johnny — before the killer buries the truth? Less than 24 hours after Carmine’s bad seed, Johnny Greco, resurfaces and threatens to reveal the community’s darkest secrets, Bernie finds herself standing over his broken body in the town’s abandoned quarry. Despite paparazzi hounding her, and her love interest Anthony Ferrante guarding his own secrets, Bernie can’t resist the temptation to play detective — especially with encouragement from her friends Nat and Angelica. But some secrets will break your heart, while others will break your bones — Bernie better be careful. Join Bernie in book 2 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.
The Soggy Cannoli Murder
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 879445700X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
When Bernie Smyth trades her Hollywood fame for witness protection in a small Italian-American town in New Jersey, she doesn’t expect to play the role of her career: prime murder suspect. Bernie co-starred in America’s favorite TV detective series, Silver & Gold. But after testifying against the show’s leading man, she abandons her career to hide out in Carmine, New Jersey, a small town with a rich Italian-American heritage. She gets a job at the crummy Cafe Roma and vows to keep a low profile. But when Bernie stumbles on her boss with a knife in his back, Chief of Police Diana Tedesco believes she’s found the killer. Can Bernie unmask the real killer before they strike again? And can she keep her true identity hidden, even as she reprises her role as TV detective Eve Silver in real life? Join Bernie in book 1 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 879445700X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
When Bernie Smyth trades her Hollywood fame for witness protection in a small Italian-American town in New Jersey, she doesn’t expect to play the role of her career: prime murder suspect. Bernie co-starred in America’s favorite TV detective series, Silver & Gold. But after testifying against the show’s leading man, she abandons her career to hide out in Carmine, New Jersey, a small town with a rich Italian-American heritage. She gets a job at the crummy Cafe Roma and vows to keep a low profile. But when Bernie stumbles on her boss with a knife in his back, Chief of Police Diana Tedesco believes she’s found the killer. Can Bernie unmask the real killer before they strike again? And can she keep her true identity hidden, even as she reprises her role as TV detective Eve Silver in real life? Join Bernie in book 1 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia, 2nd Edition
Author: Jerry Capeci
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440625824
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
You never go against the family. Here is the most comprehensive introduction to and explanation of the most infamous crime organization in history. Completely updated with more than 70 pages of new material and photographs, it includes information about the shifts in power and tightening of ranks of different families after convictions of their key members; new inside information on the role of the families in Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Rochester, and even Montreal; and updates on the DeCavalcante family who bragged they were the real “Sopranos” on FBI wiretaps. • More than 70 pages of new material. • Full of dramatic anecdotes and photos about everything from Capone to Gotti and beyond. • Written by acclaimed expert author and reporter of all things Mafia in his weekly online column “Gang Land” (ganglandnews.com).
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440625824
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
You never go against the family. Here is the most comprehensive introduction to and explanation of the most infamous crime organization in history. Completely updated with more than 70 pages of new material and photographs, it includes information about the shifts in power and tightening of ranks of different families after convictions of their key members; new inside information on the role of the families in Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Rochester, and even Montreal; and updates on the DeCavalcante family who bragged they were the real “Sopranos” on FBI wiretaps. • More than 70 pages of new material. • Full of dramatic anecdotes and photos about everything from Capone to Gotti and beyond. • Written by acclaimed expert author and reporter of all things Mafia in his weekly online column “Gang Land” (ganglandnews.com).
The Deadly Circle
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Small-town journalist Parker Lee may just have landed the story of the year: Ken Tora, the enigmatic Silicon Valley entrepreneur who grew up in Allington, returns for a reunion with his friends. But when Parker stumbles on a body, she gets a bigger, deadlier scoop than she expected. Who might have a motive for murder? What does it have to do with Ken’s old study group, “The Circle”? And is this crime connected with the disappearance of a local boy many years ago? It’s up to Parker to dig up the truth — before death encircles another victim. In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. What readers say about M.P. Black’s books: ★★★★★ “If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!” ★★★★★ “A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author.” ★★★★★ “The story unfolded straight away, and I wanted to get to know all the people.”
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Small-town journalist Parker Lee may just have landed the story of the year: Ken Tora, the enigmatic Silicon Valley entrepreneur who grew up in Allington, returns for a reunion with his friends. But when Parker stumbles on a body, she gets a bigger, deadlier scoop than she expected. Who might have a motive for murder? What does it have to do with Ken’s old study group, “The Circle”? And is this crime connected with the disappearance of a local boy many years ago? It’s up to Parker to dig up the truth — before death encircles another victim. In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. What readers say about M.P. Black’s books: ★★★★★ “If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!” ★★★★★ “A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author.” ★★★★★ “The story unfolded straight away, and I wanted to get to know all the people.”
A Killer View
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
A mystery guest at the Lakeview Inn has disappeared, and local journalist Parker Lee suspects foul play. But where’s the body? And who was trying to break into the missing man’s room at the inn? Meanwhile, Parker’s sister Amy is running a fundraiser at her church and the donations are falling short. Parker’s getting suspicious. Not least because Amy’s treasurer won’t let anyone touch the collection box. Parker’s got plenty of mysteries to juggle. Fortunately, her family can lend a helping hand. But will it be enough to stop a cold-blooded killer? In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. What readers say about M.P. Black’s books: ★★★★★ “If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!” ★★★★★ “A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author.” ★★★★★ “The story unfolded straight away, and I wanted to get to know all the people.”
Publisher: MP Black Media
ISBN: 8794457263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
A mystery guest at the Lakeview Inn has disappeared, and local journalist Parker Lee suspects foul play. But where’s the body? And who was trying to break into the missing man’s room at the inn? Meanwhile, Parker’s sister Amy is running a fundraiser at her church and the donations are falling short. Parker’s getting suspicious. Not least because Amy’s treasurer won’t let anyone touch the collection box. Parker’s got plenty of mysteries to juggle. Fortunately, her family can lend a helping hand. But will it be enough to stop a cold-blooded killer? In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. What readers say about M.P. Black’s books: ★★★★★ “If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!” ★★★★★ “A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author.” ★★★★★ “The story unfolded straight away, and I wanted to get to know all the people.”