Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Button Man - Andrew Gross

Button Man - Andrew Gross

He and she read

Release date:  September 18, 2018

Inspired by the life story of the author’s grandfather who was an early entrepreneur in the “rag trade” in New York City, this historical novel gives a good overview of what it was like in the 1930s when mobsters tried to control the unions and companies.  Through this family saga, notorious figures such as Dutch Schultz  and Louis “Lepke” Buchalter as well as crime fighter and future governor Thomas Dewey are introduced.  While some of the culminating action may strain credibility, this was a well written, engrossing read. 

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