Killing Ground
Killing Ground by Gerald Seymour is a thrilling narrative published by Corgi in 1998, featuring 571 pages in English. The story revolves around the shadowy world of drug czars, focusing on the ruthless Mafia leader Mario Ruggerio, who has managed to evade law enforcement for years. The plot intertwines with the life of Charlotte Parsons, an ordinary elementary school teacher whose past connection to Ruggerio’s family thrusts her into a dangerous reality she never anticipated.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of espionage and suspense as the narrative unfolds, revealing the stark contrasts between Charlotte’s mundane life and the violent underworld of organized crime. The book delves into the human toll of the drug trade, highlighting the brutal consequences faced by those who oppose figures like Ruggerio. With its intricate plot and character dynamics, Killing Ground presents a vivid portrayal of the complexities of crime and the unexpected ways lives can intersect within this perilous landscape.
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At the top of the heroin pyramid, behind an impenetrable shield of loyal henchmen and Swiss bank accounts, are the shadowy drug czars. Their addictive product takes a staggering human toll, their total ruthlessness means instant and cruel death for those who dare oppose them. The most elusive and cold-blooded of these kingpins is Mario Ruggerio, a brutal and resourceful Mafia leader who had lived underground for years and managed to evade the long arm of American and European drug enforcement agencies. Charlotte Parsons is an elementary school teacher, an ordinary young woman who once worked as a nanny in the home of Ruggerio’s brother. She knows nothing of organized crime. To her, the illegal drug trade is sad, but it’s someone else’s problem. Until now…
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