"Simone's storytelling prowess keeps readers engrossed from start to finish, as they navigate a world of danger, secrets, and the ever-present threat of the mob. This book is a must-read for fans of thrilling suspense and complex character dynamics."-Librarian Which one will be the mafia's next victim? Gabe Giordano, the sexy young lead of the upcoming band Shine, will do anything to prove he's no monster like his mob-connected father. Emboldened by mania, Gabe slips out after nightclub gigs and embarks on a secret redemptive mission against the dirtiest of mobsters. But reckless heroics mark Gabe-and all those close to him-as mafia targets. Savannah Fletcher, co-singer of Shine, has faced too many hardships with her best friend and on-and-off boyfriend Gabe, but even as she tries to move on to a relationship with a carefree biker, her lingering feelings for Gabe are placing her in harm's way-again. Claire Noel Brooks, an isolated artist and "beauty seeker" like her Cherokee granny, is infatuated with the beautiful and wealthy Giordanos, who've unexpectedly arrived at her quiet lakeside community just in time for Christmas. But behind their beauty and wealth hide the ugly secrets of their first million-dollar deal. And history too often repeats. Kallie Giordano, the fourth of six siblings and a skilled kickboxer, has always protected her unstable younger brother Gabe, but she's not prepared to fight mobsters. She's less prepared to save Gabe from himself... or face the possibility that maybe he's telling the truth about the threats coming right from within the Giordano family. A daring debut by C.J. Simone, THE MANIC MISSION kickstarts the CHILDREN OF THE MOB standalone series. (Content warning: this book contains potentially triggering content related to mental health struggles and victimization.)