The Loan Shark

In 1950s Brooklyn, fruit vendor Alphonse Marino struggles to provide for his family amidst poverty and prejudice. With no other choice, he resorts to the risky world of loan sharks when banks refuse to help. As debts mount and loan sharks circle, Alphonse must balance hope, desperation, and integrity in a vibrant immigrant community filled with loyalty and hidden dangers. With colorful streets, warm family ties, and a touch of supernatural intrigue, this story blends heart, humor, and suspense, asking what it means to survive - and who really holds the power. Giacomo Giammatteo lives in Texas, where he and his wife run an animal sanctuary and take care of 41 loving rescues. By day, he works as a headhunter in the medical device industry, and at night, he writes.