Blind Moon Alley
In 1931, Jersey Leo, a young albino man of mixed race, tends bar at a local speakeasy called the Ink Well. He also owns a small fight club in New York City, run by his father, Ernie Leo, whom he calls the “Champ.” Jersey’s friend from grade school, Aaron Garvey, is scheduled to be executed at midnight. Jersey then learns that Garvey wants to see him before the execution and perform one last favor for him. After their meeting Garvey escapes and begs Jersey to hide him before the police, led by a bully and crooked cop named Reeger, tracks him down. Jersey gathers his friends to help hide and protect Garvey from the police. While Garvey is on the run, Jersey attempts to prove Garvey’s innocence. He soon learns more than he bargained for.
This novel is the second book in the Jersey Leo series. I thought the action in the story was solidly paced and engaging throughout. I was compelled to turn the pages to find out if Jersey Leo would manage to save his friend from execution. The characters are well developed and interesting, especially the interrelationships between the protagonist, Garvey, his band of cohorts, and his father. I look forward to the author’s next book in the series.
