The rise of Michael Mason in the Bassi crime family. This first book follows Michael from his meeting of the young nephew of the boss of a crime family and the heir apparent of the family business. We follow Michaels adventures as a hit man to the problems of a business man. We see Michael transition from a young rogue to a successful business man to a married family man. All the while keeping his ability to be a cold blooded killer from his young wife and family.