World Gone By

In "World Gone By," bestselling author Dennis Lehane weaves a gripping tale set in Cuba and Ybor City, Florida, during World War II, where former crime lord Joe Coughlin grapples with the repercussions of his dark past. Ten years after the murder of his wife and the collapse of his empire, Joe navigates the treacherous underworld and social elite, serving as a consigliore to the Bartolo crime family while maintaining a facade of success. As the war rages on and his son grows up, the weight of his sins looms large, leading to a poignant reckoning amid the chaos of a mob-infested world. With masterful storytelling, Lehane captures the rise of organized crime in a compelling historical narrative.