Death of a Hooker

Beverly Crystal had a million-dollar idea and a circle of “friends” who would never force her to hunt around for enemies.

The happy crew included:

Danny the Dance: who waltzed his way through life like a man sliding down a banister made of razor-blades.

Mickey Bokino: who let money flow through his fingers like the acid he kept ready for people who couldn’t, or wouldn’t, pay him back.

Vinnie Veneto: w...