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Name: The Last Don
Rating: 3.333333333333 (3 reviews)
Author: Mario Puzo

In The Last Don, Mario Puzo once again explores the world of organized crime, chronicling the rise and fall of a prominent Mafia family. The narrative follows the family's powerful connections to Hollywood and Las Vegas, illustrating the corruption, betrayal, and violence that define their operations. Puzo paints a rich portrait of the mob’s influence on the entertainment and gambling industries while delving into themes of loyalty, power and family loyalty.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime

Authors: Mario Puzo

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