King of New York - by Kathy Iandoli (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A suspenseful thriller of a gangster's obsession with dominating his city's organized crime network to become the "King of New York," perfect for fans of Gangsters Don't Die and McMafia

Step into the shadowy corners of New York City with Kingston Imperial's "The King of New York," a riveting mafia thriller. Follow Jimmy Martello as he ascends to the highest ranks of the mafia after a series of family tragedies. As the newly crowned Don, Jimmy navigates the treacherous waters of mob leadership, engaging in strategic killings and murky alliances to keep his empire intact.

Engage with notorious factions like the Russian Mob, the Yakuza, the Cartel, and the Black Mafia Family. Each page crackles with action and strategic maneuvering as Jimmy vies to claim his title and cement his authority as The King of New York. This thriller book combines elements of mystery, crime novels, dark romance books, and mafia romance, making it a top contender among the best mystery books of the year. Fans of "The Godfather" and "The Sinner" will find "The King of New York" equally compelling and unforgettable.

About the Author

Kathy Iandoli is a critically acclaimed journalist and author. Her first book, God Save The Queens: The Essential History of Women In Hip-Hop (2019, Dey Street Books / HarperCollins) was named an NPR Best Book Of the Year. She is the author of the biography Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah (2021, Atria Books / Simon & Schuster), as well as the co-author of rapper Lil' Kim's upcoming memoir The Queen Bee (2023, Hachette Books). Kathy has written about music and gender for two decades, with bylines in VIBE, The Source, XXL, Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, BUST, Teen Vogue, PAPER, Playboy, i-D, Cosmopolitan, Maxim, The Guardian, VICE, and many others. Kathy is a professor of Music Business at New York University, and has served as a pundit (television, radio, and panels) for discussions on hip-hop and gender.