 First edition | |
| Author | Edwin Torres |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime |
| Published | 1979 |
| Publisher | The Dial Press |
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An ex-con, Carlito Brigante, tries one more round in the rackets before going straight.
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