Dead Soprano: A Bayside City Book, Episode One A gritty noir crime thriller packed with mob wars, dirty cops, and deadly secrets. Bayside City is at breaking point. Four ruthless crime syndicates-Irish, Italian, Jewish, and Black-are tearing the streets apart in a brutal turf war. Corruption is everywhere. Justice is rare. And vengeance runs deep. Enter Detective Sergeant Dick Devereux. Haunted by the tragic loss of his wife and daughter-caught in the crossfire of a gangland hit-Devereux walks a fine line between law and revenge. When a famous opera singer, Mario Zambrotta, turns up dead in the Docklands, the case pulls Devereux into a dark underworld of organized crime, political cover-ups, and betrayal at the highest levels. With the city's fate hanging by a thread, and the body count rising, Devereux must face the demons of his past-and survive the wrath of the city's most dangerous men. Perfect for fans of classic hardboiled fiction, gritty detective stories, and neo-noir thrillers with a pulse. If you like Raymond Chandler, James Ellroy, or Don Winslow, you'll love the Bayside City series. Start the explosive series now with Episode One: Dead Soprano-before the bullets fly.