'57, Chicago
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Book Overview
A slice of underworld life, '57, Chicago is a fact-based fictional thriller.
The banker's dead--a mob killing with repercussions. Money's tied up. Three men are on a collision course:
Al. He's a layoff bookie, thinks he can live as a middleman between his customers and the Outfit. His credo: Never take a position.
The Lip. Desperate and dangerous, he's a fight promoter trying to create the fight of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1504012593
ISBN13:9781504012591
Release Date:July 2015
Publisher:Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
One heckuva book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I was around in the year in which this book was based. I'm sure the author was, too. It depicts the gambling scene in 1957 Chicago to a T. The cover makes it look like this is a boxing book. It's not. It's a slice of underworld life and a suspense novel rolled into one. Real life murders and real life characters from the mob fill the background. A great, exciting read.
A MUST READ!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This story was recommended to me by a friend and am I glad I listened! The story line keeps the reader on the edge of his seat at all times leading up to a fantastic finish. Monroe obviously has a great deal of knowledge about both the sweet science and the world of gambling. ....
Goodfellas meets Raging Bull!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Goodfellas meets Raging Bull! Remember the mobsters in Raging Bull - the guy who played Coach on Cheers was their leader? Well, this is THEIR story and it's fascinating! I was intrigued by the title and cover and man am I glad I read this novel. It's an authentic, energetic look at the violent world of small time boxing in noir Chicago. The back flap says that '46, Chicago is next. I can't wait!!
Wow! Riveting all the way through!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Welcome to the openly criticized secretly celebrated underbelly of 1957 Chicago. In this Hemingwayesque story, Monroe masterfully weaves together the lives of bookie, fight promoter, fighter, mob and a cast of other memorable characters to give the reading public a refreshing and sometimes chilling view of what originally made Chicago famous. Not just a book about boxing, Steve Monroe's 57 Chicago makes you "sweat it out" all the way to the shocking end!
Fantastic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I have had a chance to review this book and find it a must read. This author has great literary skills and I am looking forward to his next book!
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