For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, and drugs to contract killings. The vice was controlled by a small cabal of mobsters, many of them rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia.
Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi in the sixties and were childhood friends, as well as Little League all-stars. But as teenagers, their lives took them in different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor, determined to “clean up the Coast.” Hugh’s father became the “Boss” of Biloxi’s criminal underground. Keith went to law school and followed in his father’s footsteps. Hugh preferred the nightlife and worked in his father’s clubs. The two families were headed for a showdown, one that would happen in a courtroom.
Life itself hangs in the balance in The Boys from Biloxi, a sweeping saga rich with history and with a large cast of unforgettable characters.
Published: *18th October 2022
Publisher: Doubleday
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Series or Stand-Alone: Stand-Alone
Source: Bought
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime and Legal Thriller
MY REVIEW
What I like about this story... For me, the best part of this book was the characters. Not only did you follow and get to know Keith and Hugh but you also got to know their backstory, their families and how they got to where they are in present day. Alongside that you have the story of Biloxi itself and how the streets are 'run' and how they are kept 'clean'. Corruption and vice are not the type of storylines that I would normally gravitate to but written by John Grisham just made it great.
Would I recommend... Absolutely! For those who like a good thriller filled with suspense, pick this up!
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