Rampage [Paperback]

Justin Scott (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In Rampage , Scott proposes that one man, albeit a very smart, rich, and creative one, can topple the entire organized crime network in New York City. Mike Taglione is murdered by a Mafia member after a minor falling out. One of his sons, Christopher Taggart (born Taglione), vows to avenge his father's murder, and he doesn't care whom he has to exploit to do so. The other son, Tony Taglione, a driven, incorruptible district attorney, is almost torn apart by his brother's amorality. Scott, author of six other books including The Shipkiller, has created realistic characters, dialogue, and settings, and an exciting plot that explores in detail the emotional and legal consequences of revenge and vigilanteism. Rampage is an unusual Mafia novel in that it is almost devoid of graphic violence and sex. Very well done. Literary Guild main selection. Jean B. Palmer, formerly with Phillips Acad. Lib., Andover, Mass.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671648527
• ISBN-13: 978-0671648527
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,467,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Justin Scott has written twenty-four thrillers, historicals, and mystery novels, including The Shipkiller and Normandie Triangle. With many books set at sea, he has been called "the Dick Francis of yachting."

He created the Ben Abbott detective series (HardScape, StoneDust, FrostLine, McMansion and Mausoleum), and was twice nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award by the Mystery Writers of America.

His main pen name is Paul Garrison under which he has written five modern sea thrillers including Red Sky At Morning, Sea Hunter, and The Ripple Effect.

The Wrecker, a collaboration with Clive Cussler is being published Fall of 2009. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, filmmaker Amber Edwards.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Page-Turner Full of Suspense, December 28, 2002

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whitelotus (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rampage (Hardcover)

Justin Scott's rampage is an excellent book. For all of you out there who love mafia stories - this is the book. It follows the stories of two brothers who take different paths to bring down the mafia for revenge. It is full of suspense and Scott really makes the characters come to life. I love mafia films but don't read crime books but this one I couldn't put down. I found it hard to break away from it. I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book keeps me looking for more titles by John Scott., April 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rampage (Charnwood Library) (Hardcover)

Two brothers taking totally different tracks to gain vengence. The characters become very real. Scott weaves a detailed and interesting story. I DO NOT read crime books, but this is worth the time and effort, one of the few books I will read more than once.