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In *Gangster*, Lorenzo Carcaterra follows Angelo Vestieri as he escapes a violent past to join the crime families of early 20th‑century New York. Through his ascent from soldier to mob boss, Angelo faces betrayals and battles that test his loyalty and moral convictions. The novel tracks his complex relationships, especially with the boy Gabe whom he mentors, exploring themes of redemption, and the heavy cost of power in the Italian‑American underworld.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Lorenzo Carcaterra
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