Publication date UK format 21/7/22 audio time 8h 11m, book 341 pages
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Synopsis
Inspiration for the Amazon Prime series BANG BANG BABY Marisa Merico, the daughter of one of Italy's most notorious Mafia Godfathers, was dazzled by her father, Emilio DiGiovine. To her he was all powerful, sophisticated and loving; to the rest of the world he was staggeringly ruthless. Marisa knew her father would do anything for her, but she hadn't expected just how much he would ask in return. Born to an English mother, Marisa turned her back on her quiet life in Blackpool to join her charming father, Emilio DiGiovine, who had spent years trying to tempt her back to Italy. Arriving in Milan, Marisa had no idea she was returning to the heart of one of the most notorious drugs, arms and money laundering empires in the world. At first her father shielded her from the family operations and Marisa was overwhelmed by the attention and gifts he lavished on her. But soon the temptation of a new recruit was too great and Marisa was drawn ever deeper into the family's sinister and brutal regime, witnessing things she was too scared to believe. The day she eloped with her father's chief henchman was the day her father decided she was ready to be initiated into the true nature of the family business. Suddenly Marisa saw there was no limit to what he would expect her to do for him. She knew it was wrong, she knew she had to get out, but she had no idea how she could break the sacred Coda Nostra – and survive. Marisa's extraordinarily story is the most powerful portrayal of a Mafia family to emerge in recent years. It's the perfect balance of shocking violence, dangerous betrayals and enduring love.
My Review
Wow just wow. This was such an amazing read. I seriously couldn't put this book down. I listened to the audiobook and just had to finish it in one sitting it was that good. I loved the narrator's voice. It really made this book all the more enjoyable and brought out the great sense of atmosphere and tension that the book held. It is definitely an amazing read full of thrilling , interesting and scary moments. It was such a fascinating read about a real life high up mafia family and there envolment in drug smuggling and money laundering. There were many shocking moments when my jaw hit the floor. I definitely recommend reading this book if you want to know the ins and outs of a mafia family or if you love engaging true crime books. This book will definitely take you on areal roller coaster ride full of ups and downs that will have you flipping those pages so you can find out what will happen next.
I especially loved reading about the wars between families. Also how the police caught up with them and how they were treated inside prison. This has to be one of the most amazing true crime books I have ever read. I also found it interesting that for some of her life she lived in Blackpool which is quite local to where I lived.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this story of what it was like living in a mafia family. You really won't be disappointed.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $0.99, PB $29.89
Waterstones PB £8.99
B&N PB $15.99, EBOOK £0.99
Kobo audiobook £10.83, ebook £3.49
Amazon UK K £3.49, AUDIBLE, PB £7.64
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