SERIES SYNOPSIS. RISE AND FALL OF A MAFIA
This is a single story, three-book serial novel taken from true events, not necessarily related, as recorded in law enforcement files. In its development, the complexity of this story became convoluted. Several subplots had to be interwoven. These include: two passionate romantic stories where one is rocked by a what appears to be a tragic ending but ends in indescribable happiness and the second by a passionate beginning but ends in heartbreaking divorce; a mystery of captivating circumstances that affect family relationships forever; a fascinating friendship bond between two women that endures and endears through tragedy after tragedy, romance after romance, and despite an event that almost ends several lives. At the conclusion, lives have been forever changed, friendships survive, and love endures, although disappointments remain. This is what makes fictional life, real life.
PART 2. RISE AND FALL OF A MAFIA
Claire has infiltrated the mafia and, with all mafia members but one, attends the wedding of Lilly and Sortelli. Patrick has infiltrated into the drug dealing side of the mafia. Because he felt rejected by Lilly, Joey, the drug dealing kingpin, is seeking vengeance and plans a malevolent surprise for Sortelli and Lilly. His plan partially fails and Patrick becomes the new kingpin when Joey disappears.
Marcus is fascinated by Claire and begins exploring her past. Marcus also develops a strong friendship bond between himself and Lilly. Claire has strengthened the strong bond between herself and Lilly. Because of Joey's plan, Sortelli develops a narcissistic paranoia revealing his evil nature that threatens his marriage. Lilly becomes depressed. Marcus discovers an unexpected family relationship which will strengthen the bond between Lilly and Claire but will lead to devastating consequences.