Say hello to Nick “Wreck” Ranieri, a former bar brawler with a fondness for classic literature. Deep loyalty to a friend thrusts him into a minefield of mayhem, murder, deception and corruption. These elements provide a gripping story of suspense and mystery.

After leaving the police commissioner’s mansion, Martha Doyle, night nurse to the commissioner’s wife, disappears. Several days later the police find her abandoned car in the railroad parking lot. An eyewitness statement leads the police to conclude that the young nurse eloped. Case closed.

Ranieri strongly disagrees. His two year relentless pursuit for answers exposes a city of shocking secrets and cover-ups.

A cast of unforgettable and rich characters comes to his aid. Their efforts sprinkle humor and hilarious situations throughout the narrative, but you’ll find some heart-breaking moments, too. Keep your seat belts fastened and your arms in for the ride, or read, of your life!

Ranieri’s circle of friends include Izzy Gitlitz, retired lawyer and founder of the Three G’s law firm; Pat Ginetti, an ex-prizefighter, deputy sheriff and owner of the Pardee Bar and Grill; Flyn, a gigolo; Mahoney, a wronged, but honest policeman; Donny Red, a jailed murderer; and Fox, Asphalt and Beansie of the matchless Rench brothers—all of whom make up an “I-can’t-put-this-book-down” read.

About the Author

Mario L. Mozzillo makes his home in south Florida where he is busy writing his next Wreck Ranieri mystery.