Vinnie’s Head

Vinnie’s Head by Marc Lecard is a first edition novel published by Macmillan on March 6, 2007. This fiction work delves into the chaotic life of Johnnie LoDuco, a small-time criminal from Long Island who finds himself entangled in a series of misadventures after a botched robbery. When his childhood friend Vinnie bails him out of jail, Johnnie unwittingly becomes part of a scam that spirals out of control, leading to an unexpected and gruesome discovery while fishing.
Readers will encounter a blend of mystery, suspense, and crime as Johnnie navigates the fallout from his decisions. The narrative unfolds with Johnnie’s frantic attempts to understand the motives of those pursuing him, including mafia members and bounty hunters, all while trying to recover Vinnie’s head, which he has misplaced. This engaging tale explores themes of friendship and betrayal against a backdrop of thrilling criminal antics, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of mystery and detective fiction. With 338 pages, this edition is presented in English and offers a gripping exploration of the consequences of a life of crime.
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Small-time Long Island criminal, Johnnie LoDuco, after giving up a promising career as a smut peddler, gets involved with some friends who rob a convenience store, get caught because they are too stoned to make a getaway, and then pin all the blame on him. And when his childhood buddy Vinnie bails him out of jail, he agrees to partake in a scam Vinnie has put together that will make them all rich. The only problem is: while out fishing one day Johnnie reels in the biggest catch of his life… Vinnie’s head on the end of the fishing line. Now mafia types, bounty hunters, and Vinnie’s girlfriend are after him, and Johnnie LoDuco doesn’t have a clue as to why. Plus, they all seem to want Vinnie’s head, but Johnnie seems to have misplaced it in an ice cooler–and if he wants to live he needs to get it back.
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