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Thy father's son

"New York City, October 1962; The Cuban missile crisis threatens the world as a drug war consumes the Mafia. Caught up in its midst is Davey Rossi, former light-weight champion and son of don Vince Rossi. As Davey trains for his comeback to regain the title, he learns of a secret kept by Vince and his brother, Johnny."—Jacket.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 342 pages

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