The Mafia's Telephone Company: Inspired by a True Story - Softcover

Robinson, Terence D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1960059319 ISBN 13: 9781960059314

Publisher: Bitterroot Mountain Publishing LLC, 2025

Synopsis

Erick Olson polishes his bid to purchase the business of his dreams-Whitman Telephone Company. The company is located in the bucolic Palouse Hills, near the wheat farm where Erick was raised. With only days until the offer deadline, his financing falls through. He's left scrambling for the funds he needs to close the deal. Just as Erick feels his dream slipping away, his attorney introduces a banker willing to consider the loan Erick requires. Even though the timing seems too good to be true, the Spokane bank agrees to make the needed loan.

Soon after the deal closes, Erick discovers his new and terrifying reality. The Bank is controlled by Michael Romano, a capo in the Ferrari Crime Family. The Family operates a hugely profitable internet porn billing scam. They coerce Erick into bringing Whitman into the fold. Struggling with Romano's increasing demands, Erick fears for his life.

Amy Summers, Erick's lover and Whitman's CFO, questions him about large invoices from Romano's billing company. Erick confesses he has complied with Romano's demands to protect them and their investment.

Romano pressures Erick to produce more and more cash. Expecting regulators to uncover the fraudulent billing schemes, he considers his future. Erick arrives at a meeting with his attorney only to discover the lawyer murdered-execution-style. Gripped by fear, Erick flees with Amy, sacrificing his lifelong dream. Can Erick keep Amy safe, and escape Romano alive?

This edge-of-your-seat thriller will challenge all you believe about relationships and morality.

About this title

About the Author

Terence D. Robinson is an award-winning author and published poet. He is the Idaho Writer's League 2017 Poet of the Year. Terry splits his time between Priest Lake, Idaho and Colorado Springs, Colorado. He spends his days writing poetry and working on his next novel. When not writing, Terry can be found hanging out with his grandchildren or playing with his golden retriever Max.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bitterroot Mountain Publishing LLC
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1960059319
• ISBN 13: 9781960059314
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290