AustLit

'A Walk Within the Mafia

'Who is this man Susan finds herself married to? What is her secret? What does she know? Can Susan love her husband, Tony Caperelli, flawed, caring and battling hidden demons? What is his hidden world?

'One moment Susan is sitting at home under the fan in country Queensland, the next in New York City, what a ride! It's an adventure that comes unexpectedly, and she's loving every moment. His people are mafia, cosa nostra; secrets lie behind hidden doors, danger abounds. Susan takes up self-defence, against Tony's wishes. Meetings and violence are commonplace, and murder is inevitable. The FBI are watching.

'Who is Ma Barker? How is she connected? What danger does she bring? Don Carlo's youngest son, struts the catwalk; the oldest wishes to see his father dead. Suddenly kidnapped, Susan finds her bodyguards dead or injured. The drug lord is boss here, below the border. Jorge is his second. What does he hide? Where does he go on those moonlit horse rides with his pretty women?

'Can Susan escape before the ransom is paid? Read on dear reader and enjoy the ride---' (Publication summary)