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The story follows mobster Tony Romero as he penetrates the organized‑crime scene in San Francisco, establishing a powerful prostitution network. His ambition drives him to the peak of criminal influence, but each step exacts a toll on his humanity. Set in the gritty backdrop of pulp‑style crime fiction, the novel explores themes of power, morality, and the corrupting influence of the underground economy.
First publish date: November 28, 2006
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Richard S. Prather
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