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In the heart of New York City, the Lombardo Steak House is renowned for its menu, its celebrity clientele, and now the murder of an infamous mob lawyer. The hit goes cold, and a journalist and a seasoned lawyer team up to untangle the web of betrayal. As police pursue the elusive assassin, accusations swirl, and the city’s elite press the limits of their influence.
Patterson’s fast‑paced narrative keeps readers perched on the edge of the table, balancing courtroom drama with the underbelly of organized crime. The story follows the high‑stakes investigation, the media’s explosive coverage, and the thin line between justice and speculation in a city that never sleeps.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: James Patterson
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