The Mobsmen on the Spot (New English Library) | |
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
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes[]
- Reprinted from Shadow Magazine #9