Tonelli’s novel tells of the infamous event when mobsters from all over the country came to Atlantic City in 1929; a grouping now called “Mob Fest ’29”. Tonelli goes in depth on all the known details, the rumors, and the mythos surrounding what many consider to be, if not the birth of organized crime; or the christening.
Unfortunately, there’s not much information to go on, so some of these events are unverified, or impossible to verify currently. But hey, what did you expect to know about the time a bunch of criminals all met up for a strategy session? Sadly, the knowledge of what truly happened may be lost forever, but Tonelli does a fine job of weaving all of the known facts and extrapolates what likely occurred.
**I was provided with a free promotional copy, at my request, and have voluntarily left a fair and honest review**