{"product_id":"the-mafias-telephone-company-inspired-by-a-true-story-9781960059314","title":"The Mafia's Telephone Company: Inspired by a True Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eErick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmy 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomano 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edge-of-your-seat thriller will challenge all you believe about relationships and morality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4554411\"\u003eTerence D. Robinson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bitterroot Mountain Publishing LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781960059314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960059319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bitterroot Mountain Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463182266605,"sku":"9781960059314","price":26.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_11d1afab-8b2a-419b-9daf-c4aefc1c6ec9.jpg?v=1753719081","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-mafias-telephone-company-inspired-by-a-true-story-9781960059314","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}