Bone in the Throat
Bone in the Throat by Anthony Bourdain, published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on September 18, 2000, is a work of fiction that delves into the world of crime and culinary arts. The story follows Tommy Pagana, an aspiring chef who takes a job at his uncle’s restaurant in Manhattan’s Little Italy. Unbeknownst to him, this seemingly mundane position leads him into a dangerous partnership with organized crime, where he must navigate the complexities of mob life while grappling with his own moral dilemmas.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and humor as Tommy faces the challenges of working in a kitchen that becomes a backdrop for murder and intrigue. With the FBI on one side and eccentric mobsters on the other, the narrative explores themes of loyalty and survival in a high-stakes environment. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in crime fiction and detective stories.
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When up-and-coming chef Tommy Pagana settles for a less than glamorous stint at his uncle’s restaurant in Manhattan’s Little Italy, he unwittingly finds himself a partner in big-time crime. And when the mob decides to use the kitchen for a murder, nothing Tommy learned in cooking school has prepared him for what happens next. With the FBI on one side, and his eccentric wise guy superiors on the other, Tommy has to struggle to do right by his conscience, and to avoid getting killed in the meantime.
In the vein of Prizzi’s Honor, Bone in the Throat is a thrilling Mafia caper laced with entertaining characters and wry humor. This first novel is a must-have for fans of Anthony Bourdain’s nonfiction.
“A prodigiously self-assured first novel. . . the author’s comic vision goes beyond original. It is deliciously depraved.”-The New York Times Book Review
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