Mafioso: The Father, the Son

Mob boss Don Antonio Paradiso is both a churchgoing family man and the top dog in town. His son is the heir to the family business, but when an assassination attempt is made on Antonio's life, the organization is thrown into disarray. Apparent heir to the Philadelphia Paradiso mafia family, Frank Paradiso, finds himself confronted with tough choices after an assassination attempt on his father, Don Antonio Paradiso. Frank, family under-bossman Vito Lupo, and consiglieri Danny Defino try to find out who is responsible for usurping the family's power before they implode from their own internal strife. —Philip Steinman A father always wants the best for his son. Don Antonio Paradiso also wanted the best for his son, Frank Paradiso. Don Antonio, gentle in word, yet feared by reputation runs the Philadelphia fraction of the East Coast La Costra Nostra. Ruthless in his early years, now seasoned with time, this throw back style Mafioso finds now is the time to legitimize the family business and put his lifestyle to rest. With the help of the family's legal counsel (Lerner) he is secretly working on a monumental project that will establish the Paradiso Construction Company as the premier player in their industry. However, a path of resistance awaits him. The new century's violent, greedy, high-tech rivals; including the Chinese Triad Gang, professional assassins and other street thugs threaten his plan. They have no respect for the long standing tradition passed down through generations in this "famiglia". With loyalty from family consiglieri Danny Defino and the protection from their most trusted bodyguard Cheech can the family endure this turmoil? These new age events are being scrutinized by number two man Vito Lupo. This modern day under boss is also responsible for the enduring success of the Paradiso family. He demands respect from below and is trusted from above. But the most resistance may still exist from within!! —Anthonh J Sparano JR