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The Mobsmen on the Spot (New English Library)
Mobsmen on the Spot (NEL)
Author Walter B. Gibson
Publication date 1976
Published by New English Library
ISBN 978-0450026133
Publication Order
Preceded by
The Black Master
Followed by
Hands in the Dark

Synopsis[]

Who calls the shots for the country's toughest gangsters? Who makes them dance to an offer they can't refuse? Who is the invisible power behind the scenes of Manhattan's billion-dollar protection rackets?

Plot[]

Characters[]

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • The Shadow's Agents:

Villains:

  • Francis J. "Killer" Durgan (dies)
  • Mike Wharton (dies)
  • Ernie Shires (dies)
  • "Big" Ben Hargin (dies)
  • Bart Hennesy (dies)
  • Hoke Larrigan (dies)
  • Spunk Hogan (dies)
  • Stanley Wilberton (dies)
  • Crowley (dies)
  • Hymie Bergerman (dies)
  • Luke Romano (dies)
  • Tim Waldron (dies)

Other Characters:

  • Joe, the detective
  • Howard Griscom (Paladrome Theater owner)
  • Arline Griscom (Griscom's daughter, 1st appearance in print)
  • Madge Benton (dies)
  • Nipper Brady (dies)
  • Patsy Birch
  • Dave Talbot
  • Tony Peretti
  • Bud Sherman
  • George Ballantyne (dies)
  • Babson (Paladrome Theater manager)

Locations:

  • New York City
  • Brooklyn Docks
  • Club Drury
  • New Era Garage
  • Paladrome Theater
  • Perreron's
  • The Hotel Spartan
  • Turin Cafe
  • New Jersey
  • Larchmont Court

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