A supernatural gangster tale. Jack 'The Pounder' Scarpino is Capo of the S.F. chapter of the Bardino Crime Family. When he faces a sudden, serious threat to his health, rats come scurrying out of the walls, trying to take him out after a successful run of 40 years of murder, mayhem and violence. This is a high octane thriller that moves fast, as Jack seeks redemption for his life of crime, while falling in love with his new old lady, Juanita Lopez. Featured are many colorful wise guys, and members of The Skull Digger's MG, As he gets sicker, Scarpino's present blends with his past, and he is...

A hauntingly beautiful personal anthology featuring short stories with ironic endings, eclectic poetry, satirical essays and spontaneous prose. The emphasis is on human nature, and everyday people's eternal journeys. Setting the background is a mixture of the senses and vivid descriptions that place you at the scene at many wonderful and weird destinations.