The Last Don by Mario Puzo - Crime & Family Saga Fiction Novel - Paperback Edition

Details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780099533245
Publisher: Arrow
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview
The Last Don is Mario Puzo's sweeping saga of the Clericuzio family, the last great American crime dynasty. As ageing patriarch Domenico Clericuzio tries to steer his grandchildren away from the criminal empire he built, old secrets resurface and ignite a devastating war between cousins. Spanning the glittering, corrupt worlds of Hollywood and Las Vegas, this gripping paperback edition from Arrow delivers Puzo's trademark blend of family loyalty, betrayal, and brutal ambition at its most compelling.

About the Book
Published by Arrow, this 496-page paperback plunges readers into a world where crooked cops, desperate gamblers, and ruthless dynasties collide. Domenico Clericuzio has spent decades building an empire founded on violence and cunning, but as he grows old he dreams of a different future: one where his grandchildren live free of the criminal shadow cast by the family name. He works tirelessly to move the Clericuzios into legitimate business, using their vast wealth to buy respectability in Hollywood studios and Las Vegas casinos. Yet the past refuses to stay buried. Secrets long hidden within the family begin to surface, and simmering rivalries between cousins erupt into a vicious, bloody conflict that threatens everything Domenico has worked to build. Puzo weaves together the glamour of the film industry, the high-stakes thrill of the casino floor, and the unbreakable, often suffocating bonds of family loyalty. Fans of The Godfather will recognise Puzo's unmistakable command of the crime saga: morally complex characters, intricate plotting, and an unflinching look at power, honour, and corruption in America. The Last Don stands as one of Puzo's most accomplished later novels, a fitting companion to his classic mafia epics, and a must-read for anyone drawn to sweeping family sagas set against the backdrop of organised crime.

• A gripping crime family saga from the author of The Godfather
• Rich, cinematic storytelling spanning Hollywood and Las Vegas
• Complex characters and morally grey drama that keeps you turning pages
• Perfect for fans of mafia fiction, family sagas, and crime thrillers
• Brand new paperback copy, ready to add to your collection or gift

About the Author
Mario Puzo (1920-1999) was an American author and screenwriter celebrated for his crime novels exploring the Italian-American Mafia. He is best known for The Godfather (1969), which he adapted into the acclaimed film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola, earning him two Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay. Puzo also wrote the original screenplay for the 1978 Superman film and its 1980 sequel. His final novel, The Family, was published posthumously in 2001, cementing his legacy as one of America's foremost chroniclers of crime and power.

Why You'll Love This Crime Saga
If you loved The Godfather, The Last Don delivers the same gripping blend of family loyalty, betrayal, and brutal ambition. A must-have paperback for crime fiction fans and Puzo collectors alike.

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