NEWPORT

About the Book

J.D. O’Donnell, snubbed by Bellevue Avenue’s “High Society” turns his attention to controlling Newport’s lucrative lobster market.  Acquiring wealth and political power he gains undisputed control over city government.  He forces his will against anyone that dare oppose him with ruthless ferocity and remorseless cruelty.

Little Joe Silvia and Ed Dugan assist O’Donnell in seeking revenge against Peter Zalomis a business rival, Tim Aldrich a crooked cop and LoChin the owner of the Hong Kong Restaurant.  Chief of Police, Robert Sullivan and Sergeant Shay conspire with O’Donnell to get rid of his enemies once and for all.

O’Donnell’s son Leo, contrives to rid Little Joe’s daughter Theresa of her virginity but Constance Silva has a plan of her own.

About the Author

The author enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1958.  His first assignment was the U.S Naval Hospital, Newport, RI.  During a twenty-year career he was assigned to several naval ships and commands in the Newport area.  In 1967 he served with the 3rd Marine Division in the Northern Provinces of Vietnam.

NEWPORT relates to his memories of the lifestyle of Newport during the 1950s and early 60s.  His own frequent patronage of Newport’s taverns, were his primary stimulus for the content for this novel.

A graduate of Salve Regina University, he lives with his wife Elaine in the Newport area.