Alzhammer by Joseph Di Prisco
Alzhammer by Joseph Di PriscoThanks to Winona Leon of Rare Bird Lit, I am giving away one print copy of The Alzhammer by Joseph Di Prisco.
Description of Alzhammer by Joseph Di Prisco
Mikey is history. He’s got what he calls the Alzhammer. A once-powerful mob boss, he is seriously slipping—losing control of his crew and of his mind. His business is sideways, his rivals are coming for him, he’s crazy forgetful, and it is a fact his parents suffered miserably with Alzheimer’s. He refuses to ride diapered and drooling into the sunset. He is going to whack himself. Problem is, others are trying to whack him and rip off what’s left of the family’s business, which is different and which pisses him off—when he remembers.
Meanwhile, his ex, Zayana, slips back into his life. She’s been on the lam. Long ago, she hooked up with a rich, ruthless, and very married Senator who’s concerned she might go public during election season, and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to eliminate her and save his image. Mikey decides to do the right thing for a change.
They will hole up in the perfect hideaway—a shady, unlicensed nursing home near Vegas—until after the vote. Mikey’s feelings for Z resurface, but even so, he figures once she and her son, who might be his, are safe, he will finally kill himself in peace. Until then, he must confront his would-be killers, the Senator, and the lunatic who cracks the whip at the three-ring-circus home called Over the Rainbow.
About Joseph Di Prisco
Joseph Di Prisco is an accomplished author, and has written seven other books, including Subway to California, All for Now, and Sun City. Di Prisco has a background in world of organized crime… his father was a part of a bookmaking crew, and his upbringing has been described as “The Goodfather”-esque. You can also stay up-to-date on Joe’s activities by visiting his website: http://www.diprisco.com.
Giveaway of Alzhammer by Joseph Di Prisco
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on April 1, 2016 at 12 am pacific time.
A unique and entertaining novel which is creative and interesting. Thanks.
It’s sneaky and has to do with a member of the mob hiding out in a nursing home. I like the play on words for Alzheimer in the title of the book.
This actually sounds like quite a funny book, but a little sad at the same time.Thanks for the giveaway.
I am really tickled by the pun in the title — this guy’s slipping strongly! From what I can tell, the storyline isn’t as much of a fit with my personal tastes as the title, so good luck to the prospective readers entering the giveaway! I hope the title proves fitting! Thanks for featuring such diverse fiction, Teddy, as per usual. Cheers, Kara S