Chris Birdy's Blog - Posts Tagged "prohibition"

After finishing The Given Day, I was compelled to start reading Live by Night which continues where the first story leaves off. Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a Boston police captain, dropped out of high school and began his career as a criminal with two Italian brothers. The story follows Joe's bullet-ridden assent as he rises to the top of the underworld. He is almost beaten to death, shot, and shunned; but he just keeps moving upward. This story starts with the Boston crime bosses then moves on to the Tampa area where alcohol flows northward during prohibition. The story is captivating, educational and addictive. I'm anxiously awaiting the third book's release.