{"product_id":"9781440545085","title":"Sweetheart","description":"Andrew Coburn’s \u003ci\u003eThe Babysitter\u003c\/i\u003e was a bestseller; his previous book, \u003ci\u003eOff Duty\u003c\/i\u003e, was hailed by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e as “a flawlessly plotted, stylishly written account The rewards are many and exceptional.” Now, in \u003ci\u003eSweetheart\u003c\/i\u003e, a novel about the Boston Mafia, Andrew Coburn has surpassed himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevenge, the defining motif of this suspenseful tale of crime, is a joyous emotion in the Mafia. It figures in their use of tire irons to dismember the killers of the innocent, honored parents of Anthony Gardella, the local \u003ci\u003ecapo\u003c\/i\u003e. And, over cocktails, a more sophisticated vengeance can be sought—by using a Beretta semi-automatic with silencer fired at point blank range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolice Lieutenant Wade, code name “Sweetheart”, has troubles of his own. Wade is recruited by Russell Thurston, and FBI agent of immaculate grooming and soaring ambition, to infiltrate the Gardella family. As shock follows surprise, Wade finds himself caught in a dilemma: The police lieutenant’s sympathies are subtly drawn toward the all-too-fascinating charm of the mobster chief, until Wade, the honest cop, must make an agonizing choice. The man who always did what was right has to decide whether to cross the slim line between justice and corruption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Coburn’s ear for dialogue and his eye for vivid characterization make \u003ci\u003eSweetheart\u003c\/i\u003e superior and original entertainment as well as a grippingly authentic Mafia story.","brand":"Adams Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124961460464,"sku":"9781440545085","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440545085_p0.jpg?v=1763789567","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440545085","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}