The Dark Arena Author:Mario Puzo They lived in a world of ruthless men and their women. A world of naked power and secret influence. A world outside the law, beyond the law, above the law. They lived in -- The Dark Arena. — Mosca: young, tough, ambitious. He liked the wheeling and dealing and he wasn't afraid to kill; but there was one thing he didn't reckon with: love. — Hella: ... more »she loved Mosca more than life itself, which was very dangerous -- for them both.
Eddie: a real operator. He cared only for himself and the deals he could make. And when he was drunk, he was vicious.
Leo: a divided soul. He was between worlds and caught up in the deadly intrigues of Eddie and Mosca.
Fantastic and suspenseful! Written in the great Mario Puzo Godfather style. Is a background to the Godfather trilogy. Gives the background of Sicilian ancestors.