Bøger af Leopold Borstinski

Is building another casino worth dying for?  Jewish gangster, Alex Cohen returns to America and settles in 1960s California to build a drug and prostitution empire in LA. When he gets a call from the mob to help the CIA invade Cuba, Alex must decide between family and his business associates. If he helps Uncle Sam and the Mafia then he puts his life on the line fighting for freedom and the chance to rebuild his Havana casinos. If he refuses the favor then death will call on him, his ex-wife and their sons. Once he agrees to one accommodation then others are sure to follow, in a decade where even presidents, assassins and presidential candidates were whacked at a terrifying rate. The sixth book in the Alex Cohen series is an historical thriller novel, which rips open Jewish organized crime involvement in Lee Harvey Oswald''s death and the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. Leopold Borstinski''s searing crime fiction lays bare the making of today''s USA.

Would you gamble everything you possess to win more than you can imagine? Jewish gangster, Alex Cohen leaves jail to find salvation from the 1940s mob in the hotels of Las Vegas. When Bugsy Siegel invites him to take over sports betting in Nevada, Alex must figure out how to get back to the top table in New York without attracting the Feds'' attention.  If he succeeds then he will regain his self respect, but if he fails then the last members of the national crime syndicate will cut him dead and he will be left a nobody or wind up a corpse. And after he bumps into his childhood sweetheart, he has a once in a lifetime opportunity to win her heart. But Alex knows the criminal underworld has the habit of spilling over into his personal life and when Meyer Lansky asks him to murder Siegel, Alex must choose what is truly important to him.  The fourth book in the Alex Cohen series is an historical thriller novel, which rips open the Jewish mob''s involvement in the birth of modern Vegas. Leopold Borstinski''s shattering crime fiction deals a royal flush to each reader. Grab your copy NOW.

Can you keep your gelt and freedom when the cops have enough evidence to take you down?1930s Jewish gangster, Alex Cohen runs Murder Inc for Lucky Luciano. After the death of Prohibition he must find a new way to make money, just as the cops are baying at his heels. When Luciano goes down for racketeering, Alex loses his protection and is arrested for tax evasion-he must decide between saving his skin and ratting out his friends.If he chooses prison time then his gang will fall apart and he will end up with nothing. If he squeals then he will have to flee the city he loves and the family he once adored. What would you do in a world where nobody can be trusted and you have everything to lose?The third book in the Alex Cohen series is an historical noir novel, which plunges you deep into the early days of narcotics trafficking and the Jewish New York mob. Leopold Borstinski''s piercing crime fiction delivers a fix to every reader like heroin from a needle.Grab your copy NOW.

A turn-of-the-century Jewish boy works his way up through the gangs of New York.When Alex Cohen arrives in 1915 America, he seizes the land of opportunity with both hands and grabs it by the throat. But success breeds distrust and Alex must choose between controlling his gang and keeping his friend alive. What would you do if the person you trusted most is setting you up to die at your enemies' hands?The first book in the Alex Cohen series is a violent historical novel, which rips through the early years of the Jewish New York mob. Leopold Borstinski's gripping crime noir beats at the chest of every reader with a bloody fist.Grab your copy NOW.

Alex lived through the war, but will he survive the peace?Jewish gang member, Alex comes back from the Great War almost destroyed by the horrors he has seen. When he is plucked from certain death by an old friend, he commits to making so much money he'll never know that agony again.But the route to the top is fraught with danger and every time he helps one of his powerful friends like Al Capone, he acquires more enemies who want to see him dead. When organised crime financier, Arnold Rothstein dies, the turmoil caused by his loss sets in train a chain of events which means Alex must once more fight for his life. How far would you go to attain your American dream?The second book in the Alex Cohen series is a violent historical novel, which tears through the Prohibition years of the Jewish New York mob. Leopold Borstinski's gripping crime noir pierces the heart of every reader like a bullet from Alex's sniper rifle.Grab your copy NOW.

One man and a woman with two bags of cash. The Feds want to catch them and the mob wants to kill them. Escape or die.After ex-con Frank and his girlfriend Mary Lou rob a Baltimore Bank, they must flee across country before the Feds find them and the mob ices them for stealing from an organised crime boss. As they dash to California, trust becomes the most important currency as Frank and Mary Lou grapple to decide whether love is enough to keep them together. And by the time they reach their goal, they must fight to the death to survive hired guns and trained police shooters. If they don’t kill everyone in their way then they will die themselves. Would you risk everything for a sack of greenbacks?The second novel in the gripping Lagotti Family 1960s crime noir series. Leopold Borstinski’s violent story will squeeze your chest tight as danger leaps out at every corner.Grab your copy NOW.

Mama’s left the building and the Russians are on the doorstep. Someone’s gotta pay for all the family’s mistakes. When Mary Lou makes some bad decisions, her twins and her husband must decide whether she’s losing her mind. If they can get that cleared up then all they have to worry about is their feud with the Russian mob. And then someone goes and ices the old lady. Who would have the cajones to murder the head of the Lagotti family?The fourth book in the Lagotti Family series is a violent tale of 1990s West Coast mobsters reaches its dramatic climax. Leopold Borstinski’s modern noir grips the reader from start to twisted end.Grab your copy NOW.

A woman alone must protect her children from the world. Not easy, when you want to be the biggest heroin dealer on the west coast.When Mary Lou takes the proceeds from a bank robbery to start up her heroin dealing business, old enemies circle overhead and threaten the lives of her twins. How will she keep them safe in such a dangerous place and what is she prepared to do to secure her new venture?The third book in the tension-filled Lagotti Family series drags the reader through the darker reaches of 1970s California life. Leopold Borstinski’s intense violent tale will leave you demanding the pages turn faster than you thought possible. 

Jake's last job was never going to be open and shutIntrepid private investigator Jake comes out of retirement to help mob boss Don Michael retrieve a bag from a business associate. Only Jake discovers he is not the only one on its trail as he joins forces with an FBI agent and a British spy.For reasons Jake wishes he could figure out, the CIA, the FBI, the KKK, the British Secret Service and the mob want to get their hands on the leather briefcase and whatever secrets lurk inside. Can Jake find the bag and make it back to New York before he is killed or are the dark forces circling overhead too powerful for anyone to stop them?This standalone pulp fiction novel flits around Jake's life weaving a tale which spreads from the 1940s to the 1990s as he tries to piece together the clues to discover what is so valuable that government agencies and organized criminals might want to get their hands on a crummy old case. Before the story is over, Jake witnesses incest, robbery, kidnapping, torture and murder: a typical day in the life of a private dick.Contains violence, some profanity and surprisingly few scenes of a sexual nature.

Making a killing in the City can be murder at home.After sharp-witted trader Ray is told by his sexy corporate lawyer wife Penny to stop insider trading, he knows that something must change. When he discovers she’s been having an affair on her business trips, the tables are turned and he has to choose between keeping the millions he’s fraudulently made or keeping the woman he loves. How will he decide?The Death and Life of Penny Pitstop is a stand-alone steamy modern thriller set in London’s world of high finance. This hot crime drama is based on the scintillating experience of Leopold Borstinski’s life working in the City.Grab your copy NOW. It’s a steal.Author's WarningThis book contains several scenes of a sexually explicit nature.

Two generations and four decades in the lives of Frank, Mary Lou and the rest of the gang This omnibus collection contains the complete four-book saga of the Lagotti Family: The Heist: After leaving Baltimore Penitentiary, Frank's get rich quick scheme to rob a bank requires his girlfriend, Mary Lou to sleep with an inside guy and for his gang to stay together long enough to take down the vault. Meanwhile Mary Lou falls for the inside man and can't decide whether to go with him or Frank. If she chooses the wrong fella she'll be penniless and wind up dead. How would you choose between a fool and a dreamer? The Getaway: After ex-con Frank and his girlfriend Mary Lou rob a Baltimore Bank, they must flee across country before the Feds find them and the mob ices them for stealing from an organized crime boss. As they dash to California, trust becomes the most important currency as Frank and Mary Lou grapple to decide whether love is enough to keep them together. And by the time they reach their goal, they must fight to the death to survive hired guns and trained police shooters. If they don't kill everyone in their way then they will die themselves. Would you risk everything for a sack of greenbacks? Powder: When Mary Lou takes the proceeds from a bank robbery to start up her heroin dealing business, old enemies circle overhead and threaten the lives of her twins. How will she keep them safe in such a dangerous place and what is she prepared to do to secure her new venture? Mama's Gone: When Mary Lou makes some bad decisions, her twins and her husband must decide whether she's losing her mind. If they can get that cleared up then all they have to worry about is their feud with the Russian mob. And then someone goes and ices the old lady. Who would have the cajones to murder the head of the Lagotti family? What reviewers are saying: "A dark family saga soaked in blood" - "Chocolate 'n' Waffles "[A] thrilling and detailed insight to mob culture which is gritty, noirish and yet threaded through with a wry humour." - Rachel Read It "A crime novel that really delivers the mystery." - The Indie Express "I'm now kicking myself I haven't read the other books in the series only because I enjoyed this one. It grabs your attention from the first page and one that keeps you intrigued into what is going on." - Lost in the Land of Books "There is a darker element to the novel that I loved. I also really enjoyed the authenticity of the crime element." - On a Reading Bender What readers are saying: ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A very well written crime thriller book.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a wonderful story and I recommend this to all.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Interesting look inside a life of crime and love for family.' ¿¿¿¿ '[Borstinski] wasn't afraid to let his characters live and die by their bloodthirsty, ruthless decisions.' ¿¿¿¿ 'A rollercoaster ride into the lives of drug mob parents and their adult kids. Live or die.' ¿¿¿¿ 'A thrilling conclusion to this crime novel.'

Baltimore 1967. Frank has a dream: to go to California with his girlfriend, Mary Lou. First he must rob a bank to pay for it.With the help of his Shylock uncle, Frank assembles a crew to take the bank out, but when members disappear and Mary Lou falls in love with their inside man, Frank can't figure out who to trust and who will come good for him.Along the way, Frank holds his violent nature in check, while around him, others are unable to control themselves. As a taciturn man, Frank learns to express some of his emotions - beyond pushing his best friend out of a window - and even finds out the meaning of love in his own crippled way.For those who like their action slow-burning and enjoy watching people squirm in their own ethical cesspit, The Heist is for you. The characters live in a twilight world where good and bad left the building years ago and they only have their own warped moral compass for guidance.