Books like Brothers, Boyfriends & Other Criminal Minds by April Lurie
With their family living on a block shared by several Mafia members, fourteen‑year‑old April and her brother enjoy a lower overall crime rate than their peers. Yet, the proximity to organized crime presents its own perils, forcing the siblings to confront secrets and threats that threaten their safety and friendship.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: April Lurie
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