Rampage by Justin Scott

In the thirtieth anniversary edition of this classic thriller, Rampage gives a stunning twist to the expression 'war on crime.' The dizzying action ranges from Manhattan's towering spires to the labyrinths of the city's underworld; its plot has the speed and impact of a jackhammer. -David Morrell Chris Taggart is a ruthless, driven, real estate entrepreneur whose buildings have changed the skyline of New York. Young, handsome, irresistible to women, Taggart has won it all with his bare hands and fierce ambition. But his dazzling success can never erase the bitter memory of his father's death at the hands of the mob-and now Taggart sets out to use his wealth and power to destroy the men whom he holds responsible. It is a secret vendetta-a war, in fact-that Taggart launches single-handedly against the Five Families of New York. It pits him against some of the toughest men in organized crime-as well as his own brother, a crusading assistant U.S. attorney, one of the strike force prosecutors. Taggart risks his fortune, his reputation, finally his life, to get revenge; only to find that he has instead become one of them, that his triumph over criminals has turned him into a more dangerous threat than any mob boss in New York. Editorial Reviews Review A nightmarish excursion of revenge, with everything going for it: tension, pace-and the sheer fascination of great storytelling! - Clive Cussler This genre classic is as fresh and readable as it was three decades ago. - Publishers Weekly (Staff Pick) Scott, author of The Shipkiller, has created realistic characters, dialogue, and settings, and an exciting plot that explores in detail the emotional and legal consequences of revenge and vigilanteism. Rampage is an unusual Mafia novel in that it is almost devoid of graphic violence and sex. Very well done. - Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Justin Scott has written more than thirty thrillers, historicals, and mystery novels, including The Shipkiller, Normandie Triangle, and The Empty Eye of the Sea. His main pen name is Paul Garrison under which he has written the Paul Janson series based on a Robert Ludlum character: The Janson Command and The Janson Option. Scott created the Ben Abbott detective series and was twice nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award by the Mystery Writers of America. He collaborates with Clive Cussler on the Isaac Bell series-The Wrecker, The Spy, The Race, The Thief, The Striker, The Bootlegger, and The Assassin. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, filmmaker Amber Edwards. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Inside Flap Revenge is a dish best savored cold. When the racketeers killed their father, Chris and Tony Taglione both swore they'd never forget. Tony went to Harvard Law School and vowed to nail the Mafia in the courts. Chris stepped into his father's shoes in the building business--and that meant dealing with the Cirillo family. But now the Taglione brothers have come of age. Tony is a brilliant young attorney working with the FBI Strikeforce against organized crime. Chris Taggart is the entrepreneur who has raised Manhattan's tallest spire. Chris too wants to destroy the mobs--but his methods are none too pretty. And when he falls in love with the dangerous Helen Rizzolo, Tony has every reason to suspect his brother's motives... INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JUSTIN SCOTT HAS CREATED IN RAMPAGE A MESMERIZING HIGH-TENSION SHOCKER OF UNDERWORLD BRUTALITY--AND THE NIGHTMARE VENGEANCE IT PROVOKES. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Back Cover Praise for RAMPAGE! CLIVE CUSSLER --A nightmarish excursion of revenge, with everything going for it: tension, pace--and the sheer fascination of great storytelling! FRED MUSTARD STEWART (author of Ellis Island and The Titan)--A spellbinding book--one of those rare novels you can't put down until you've finished the last page, and which deliver all the way through in excitement and high drama. DAVID MORRELL (author of First Blood)--Justin Scott's Rampage gives a stunning new twist to the expression 'war on crime.' The dizzying action ranges from Manhattan's towering spires to the labyrinths of the city's underworld; its plot has the speed and impact of a jackhammer! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal In Rampage , Scott proposes that one man, albeit a very smart, rich, and creative one, can topple the entire organized crime network in New York City. Mike Taglione is murdered by a Mafia member after a minor falling out. One of his sons, Christopher Taggart (born Taglione), vows to avenge his father's murder, and he doesn't care whom he has to exploit to do so. The other son, Tony Taglione, a driven, incorruptible district attorney, is almost torn apart by his brother's amorality. Scott, author of six other books including The Shipkiller, has created realistic characters, dialogue, and settings, and an exciting plot that explores in detail the emotional and legal consequences of revenge and vigilanteism. Rampage is an unusual Mafia novel in that it is almost devoid of graphic violence and sex. Very well done. Literary Guild main selection. Jean B. Palmer, formerly with Phillips Acad. Lib., Andover, Mass. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.