THE LAST HITMAN

ROBIN YOCUM

First-time novelist Robin Yocum hit the jackpot with his debut crime novel, The Last Hitman. At first blush, readers may shrug their shoulders and say, "Another mob novel." But within the first few pages, Yokum will prove that this is indeed much more than what the reader assumed. The protagonist, Angelo, is the victim of bad luck and his own poor judgment. He is working as a pool boy for the Fortunato crime family. His good work motivates him to accept a job offer from the family. As with any great novel, there are peaks and valleys, and at first, we see that Angelo is in trouble, to the point where he is contemplating being the stereotypical confidential informant willing to rat out the Fortunatos. Soon enough, Angelo straightens out and becomes an integral member of the clan. The reader learns Angelo's backstory and how he has now reached the zenith of his professional career.

The Last Hitman offers glimpses of a not-so-typical organized crime family and what it means to be part of "our thing. " After a few evenings, you too will feel like a part of a secure and tight-knit family, A.K.A. the Cosa Nostra.