Five Ways: A Mafia Novel

By Joe A. Webber

The first book in the Five Ways series. A clever drama with strong characters, multiple storylines and realistic dialogue. Influenced by great drama storytelling from the likes of HBO's The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, this modern Mafia novel aims to follow on from the more complex and personal side of the gangsters and their loved ones who are immersed within the Mafia business whilst also paying homage to iconic movies that paved the way to make the Mafia genre what it is today. About the book: Francis Portelli is the definition of a New York mafia gangster. He lives, breathes, and sweats the business but it's the same traditions he grew up admiring that are keeping him from rising up the ranks. After being demoted for taking the blame for his captain's mistakes Francis hits rock bottom. Through a low-level job, he meets like-minded mafioso - four men from very different backgrounds who all want out. Tired of the corruption, their stagnant careers and risking their lives for little reward, they decide enough is enough. They are fully aware you can't just leave the business... once you're in, you're in, and it will always catch you. Francis and his team know if they are going to get out of New York they need to do something big. The New York mafia's inability to adapt to the modern age has made it vulnerable. It's too hung up on values and principles and not giving the younger generations a chance to make their mark. In this witty and action-filled drama, the team are taken through New York and New Jersey, hindered by rival gangs, betrayal, twists, loved ones, false promises, egos and personal choices. The final goal - to modernize the New York mafia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1981551050
• ISBN13: 9781981551057
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"