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Mob Princess
by Peter Argonis
Language: English
Categories: Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Content Rating: Older than 17
Graduating from college, Tess DiRosa, grandniece of alleged mobster Vincent DiRosa, feels at a cross-roads, either to follow the pre-ordained path to law school or her yearning for an exciting life. Mostly for giggles, she applies for the US Secret Service, reasoning that nobody would seriously consider her as a federal agent, would they?
Frequent readers of my contemporary works will recognize characters from earlier novels, who pop up here and there to provide cohesion within my universes. Like another recent story, Mob Princess is straddling both the Philadelphia and the Clearwater Universes, but this work is primarily meant as a sequel to Can't Pick Your Family, which is now also available at the ZBookStore in a revised version.
Mob Princess is pure fiction, and neither the characters nor the events depicted herein are meant to portray real persons, living or dead. The learning institutions described are real. Again, the events described are fictional and in no way meant to reflect the behavior of students or staff at these schools. I have a rough idea of the years in which the story is set, but the government officials described, too, are purely fictional and do not portray actual American politicians. Oh yes, at the time the story is set, the East Wing was still standing 😉
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steven.a.melnyk
A Nice Addition to this University
Reviewed it on November 26, 2025
Overall, Peter Argonis is one of the more recognized and capable writers on storiesonline.net. If you have ever been on the site for any period of time, you have come upon his stories. Generally, well written with characters that are both interesting and believable. In prior books, we have been introduced to characters such as Joey DiRosa. This story focuses on Tess DiRosa, the sister of Joey. A minor character in prior stories, Tess becomes a major character in this book. Overall, this is a good story and it explores the challenges facing a woman who is capable, competent, and driven. Allowed to find her own way, she decides (initially as a lark) to apply to the Secret Service. In this story, you follow her path as she moves upward within the Secret Service and as she discovers who she is. What can I say - this is a highly recommended story and one that if you have followed other current century Argonis stories makes an important contribution to this universe. In it, we learn about what has happened to Joey and Deidre ("Can't pick your family") and what has been happening to the rest of the family, as they strive to make the transition from being a criminal organization to one that is legitimate.
An enjoyable read - buy it - you will not be disappointed.