Tag Archives: Mafia
But Not for Me – Allison A. Davis
(Reviewed by JD Jung) It’s August 1958 and black renters, homeowners and business owners are getting kicked out of the Fillmore district of San Francisco due to redevelopment and urban renewal. Developers are using unfair tactics to enforce eminent domain. … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction
Tagged beat generation, corruption, Crime, jazz, justice, Mafia, racism, San Francisco
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An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Purple Don: Mystery Thriller Suspense Novel (Illuminati) – SLMN
(Reviewed by Don Jung) The Purple Don is a gripping and eerie murder mystery that takes readers deep into the world of crime, power, and deception. At the heart of the story is Joey Diamonds, the son of a … Continue reading
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Tagged crime fiction, LGBTQ, Mafia
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The Purple Don: Mystery Thriller Suspense Novel (Illuminati) – SLMN
(Reviewed by Don Jung) The Purple Don is a gripping and eerie murder mystery that takes readers deep into the world of crime, power, and deception. At the heart of the story is Joey Diamonds, the son of a … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged crime fiction, LGBTQ, Mafia
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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Girl From Rostov – Shitij Sharma
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everything adds up. Every second, every lie, every breath. In the end, it all catches up with you.” “Even if you have little to do with it. Family, for instance.” That’s what young Maya had to … Continue reading
Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair – Alan Geik
(Reviewed by Don Jung) #CommissionsEarned There are a lot of family histories out there to read about, but this one is different. While Alan Geik’s parents were not directly in the mafia, many of their relatives and friends he met … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, History, Non-fiction, Our Best
Tagged Crime, gangsters, Mafia, Prohibition, WWII
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An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Girl from Rostov- Shitij Sharma
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everything adds up. Every second, every lie, every breath. In the end, it all catches up with you.” “Even if you have little to do with it. Family, for instance. “ That’s what young Maya had … Continue reading
Lowdown – Anthony Schneider
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…Jimmy is from the old days…They really were family when he was young; now there’s not the same trust. Some things like that, they never come back once they’re gone. All five families are the same. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged crime fiction, Mafia, Romance
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