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The Syndicate door Guy Bolton
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This post World War 2 novel moves between Hollywood and Las Vegas. Jonathan Crane has been picked by mob boss Meyer Lansky to investigate the death of Buggsy Siegel, find out who killed his friend,and report back to him. To ensure Craine's cooperation, he has sent some of his men to Craine's farm, and hold his son hostage, but not before the leader cuts off part of two of his son's fingers. His only help is a reporter and a hit man sent along to keep an eye on Caine. Oh, and he has only five days to get the job done or they'll kill his son and him. Can former LAPD Police Officer Craine do what is asked of him in the short time alloted, or will he and his son pay the ultimate price? I found this book hard to put down.… (meer)
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lewilliams | 10 andere besprekingen | Feb 10, 2019 | Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten.
Historically based fiction is always a little tricky. Where do the history end and the fiction begin? Do the historical figure enhance the story or distract? These were the questions on my mind when I began the Syndicate, a historical fiction rooted in the murder of Mobster Bugsy Siegle.
This is one that works. The story is tight from the beginning with history and fiction entwining seamlessly. The characters are all fleshed out and not just ghosts from the past. I don't know that fun is the right word for a book this brutal, these are violent people in a violent time, but it does seem to fit.
Bob Craine is a former fixer for the motion picture industry in Los Angeles. A decade ago tragedy struck him and as a result, he retreated to a farm in northern California with his son to isolate from the world.
Unfortunately for him when mobster Bugsy Siegel is murdered, Meyer Kanksey the purported head of the New York mafia decides he's the guy to solve the mystery. Meyer uses Craines son as leverage to motivate him to take up the charge. The next 5 days are a descent into madness for Craine. Will he solve the crime and save his son? Will they both get out of this alive? Read and find out.
This is a good one, not quite perfect but as close as I've seen of late. Do yourself a favor and check it out.… (meer)
This is one that works. The story is tight from the beginning with history and fiction entwining seamlessly. The characters are all fleshed out and not just ghosts from the past. I don't know that fun is the right word for a book this brutal, these are violent people in a violent time, but it does seem to fit.
Bob Craine is a former fixer for the motion picture industry in Los Angeles. A decade ago tragedy struck him and as a result, he retreated to a farm in northern California with his son to isolate from the world.
Unfortunately for him when mobster Bugsy Siegel is murdered, Meyer Kanksey the purported head of the New York mafia decides he's the guy to solve the mystery. Meyer uses Craines son as leverage to motivate him to take up the charge. The next 5 days are a descent into madness for Craine. Will he solve the crime and save his son? Will they both get out of this alive? Read and find out.
This is a good one, not quite perfect but as close as I've seen of late. Do yourself a favor and check it out.… (meer)
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norinrad10 | 10 andere besprekingen | Feb 9, 2019 | Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten.
I received a copy of this book from LibraryThing in exchange for a review.
This book whisks the reader back in time to the late 1940’s where the Mob rubs elbows with Hollywood stars and movie moguls. Where Las Vegas is still a fledgling city. And where retired LAPD detective Jonathan Craine has gone into seclusion. But when the Mob wants you, they will find you..and in a very dramatic fashion. They land a helicopter on Carine’s farm, and come in with their typical string arm fashion. They demand Jonathan’s help. Or Else. Their boss, Meyer Lansky, wants to find out who killed his friend, legendary Mob boss Bugsy Siegal. Craine’s son is held as leverage to assure that Jonathan finds the man responsible for the death. He has only one week to get to the bottom of the murder, if he doesn’t succeed, both he and his son are dead.
Fast-paced, well plotted, and with a star-studded cast of characters, I found myself captivated but the story. Bolton does a remarkable job of combining fact and fiction seamlessly.… (meer)
This book whisks the reader back in time to the late 1940’s where the Mob rubs elbows with Hollywood stars and movie moguls. Where Las Vegas is still a fledgling city. And where retired LAPD detective Jonathan Craine has gone into seclusion. But when the Mob wants you, they will find you..and in a very dramatic fashion. They land a helicopter on Carine’s farm, and come in with their typical string arm fashion. They demand Jonathan’s help. Or Else. Their boss, Meyer Lansky, wants to find out who killed his friend, legendary Mob boss Bugsy Siegal. Craine’s son is held as leverage to assure that Jonathan finds the man responsible for the death. He has only one week to get to the bottom of the murder, if he doesn’t succeed, both he and his son are dead.
Fast-paced, well plotted, and with a star-studded cast of characters, I found myself captivated but the story. Bolton does a remarkable job of combining fact and fiction seamlessly.… (meer)
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RLJM | 10 andere besprekingen | Feb 5, 2019 | Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten.
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, a well known mobster, in charge of running one of the Las Vegas casino's is assassinated at his home. The shooter was waiting outside of his residence and took the shot threw his picture window, the shooter left the scene leaving the identify unknown. The mob boss, Meyer Lansky reaches out his power hand and forces ex-LAPD Jonathan Craine to find the killer of Siegel or his sons life could be in jeopardy, along with his own. Let the investigation, there are very few clues to find the identification of the shooter.… (meer)
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