Murder, gangsters, FBI vs. organized crime. Where are we? Chicago of course. Where else? Gangland is the story of organized crime in Chicago set in the 1970s and 1980s. The story begins in 1975. The main protagonist of our story is Nicholas “Nicky Pins” Passero. Nicky owns a bowling alley. He also carries out clandestine activities for crime boss Tony Accardo. In the first scene he is sent to assassinate the former boss Sam Giancano who has been called on to testify. No one imagines that this is the work of Passero. Throughout the novel he continues to serve as Accardo’s secret weapon.
Book Review - Gangland by Chuck Hogan
Book Review - Gangland by Chuck Hogan
Book Review - Gangland by Chuck Hogan
Murder, gangsters, FBI vs. organized crime. Where are we? Chicago of course. Where else? Gangland is the story of organized crime in Chicago set in the 1970s and 1980s. The story begins in 1975. The main protagonist of our story is Nicholas “Nicky Pins” Passero. Nicky owns a bowling alley. He also carries out clandestine activities for crime boss Tony Accardo. In the first scene he is sent to assassinate the former boss Sam Giancano who has been called on to testify. No one imagines that this is the work of Passero. Throughout the novel he continues to serve as Accardo’s secret weapon.