Characters

Ferris ‘Fishbones’ Levinstein Born: June 2, 1984 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

An unwilling protagonist, Ferris would be perfectly content to lead a quiet life. Unfortunately, he spends most of his time witnessing unforgivable atrocities, being victim to similar atrocities, and struggling to keep his idiotic friends out of trouble. Incidentally, his familiarity with blood stains and corpses have given him a plethora of glorious nightmares. He never asked to be part of all of this criminal nonsense, but it seems that his best friend and this awful lifestyle go hand-in-hand.

Demos is Ferris’ vain, troublesome best friend. He enjoys cooking, fashion, and being spoiled rotten by his grandfather. He compensates for his often irritating behavior with moments of genuine compassion and sincerity. Demos is lazy when it comes to civilian responsibilities, but quite competitive in his family’s line of work. Being only half Italian, he must work twice as hard to earn the respect of his superiors. He makes up for his physical weaknesses with sharp marksmanship and quick thinking. Demos carries an especially sensitive pride and is quick to retaliate to the slightest insult with violence.

Demos ‘The Ghost’ Giorgetti Born: Oct 14, 1984 in Vicenza, Italy First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

Seamus Aston Born: Dec 7, 1983 in London, England First appearance: Book I – Ch 08

Carefree and flirtatious, Seamus loves to be around others. His tactless nature often lands him in trouble with both strangers and loved ones. It takes quite a bit of patience to maintain a meaningful relationship with the Brit, but time and again he will prove himself as a fiercely dedicated companion. The majority of his free time is spent drinking and chasing women, most likely in order to counter the apathetic neglect of his mother and father. Those closest to him have hopes that he will find an actual purpose (or at the very least, a job), but aren’t willing to hold their breath waiting.

Though not ignorant to her father’s shady dealings, Emily does her best to lead a fairly normal life. Her wit and humor, though occasionally dry, are key in coping with such unconventional circumstances. She often finds escape in art, honing her skills in both drawing and painting. In spite of being doted on by her father, she values personal achievement and is quick to stand up for herself when the need arises.

Emily Giorgetti Born: March 16, 1986 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 14

Victor ‘Ashes’ Giorgetti Born: Nov 5, 1957 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

Victor is Demos’ uncle and legal guardian, holding the rank of Captain (or Capodecina) in the family’s hierarchy. The youngest of his siblings, he was the first Giorgetti born and raised in the U.S. His greatest love is his Lincoln Town Car, followed by his daughter, Emily. He is known for setting buildings, vehicles, and even people ablaze when they find themselves on his bad side. Unfortunately, it is quite easy to get on his bad side.

Gino is the founder and backbone of the Giorgetti criminal empire in the U.S. Though his family had a long history of affiliation with organized crime, he was the first to extend their reach to America. Gino is a reasonable and generous man — traits which have earned him many powerful friends. While it was his charisma that helped bring the family to such a high place, it is his calculating ruthlessness that keeps it there. He will let nothing stand in the way of his family’s prosperity — not the law, not the media, and certainly not human lives.

Gino ‘Azzurro’ Giorgetti Born: Jan 18, 1929 in Vicenza, Italy First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

Harold Levinstein Born: March 14, 1951 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

Harold is Ferris’ father — an accountant by day and a bookkeeper for the mob by night. For decades, he has been a close friend of Gino’s, earning a trust that few others can claim. Despite being affiliated with a criminal family and spending many late nights in mysterious, unsavory places, Harold is notably friendly and good-humored. He loves sweets, though his wife rarely allows him to have any. A dedicated parent, he will go to any lengths for his son, whether it be a word of advice or a callous death-threat to anyone who tests his safety.

To Ruth, few things take precedence over family. She is keen on standing her ground, rarely finding an opponent tough enough to counter her decisions. Both her husband and son often find themselves at the mercy of her whims, whether it be a compulsory social outing or a weekend of household chores. She is an avid baker and loves feeding others (especially guests), and woe is the soul that attempts to turn her down.

Ruth Levinstein Born: Aug 17, 1955 in Far Rockaway (Queens), NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 01

Julie Ward Born: Nov 8, 1985 in The Bronx, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 04

Julie is the middle child of three girls, all raised by a single mother. Rather than following her parent’s example of struggle and hard work, Julie would much rather cut class, smoke, and other shady, unproductive things. She isn’t what one would call ‘timid,’ and is rather quick to speak her mind (however impolite her thoughts may be). Whether she is a product of her environment or simply a bad seed is yet to be seen.

In contrast to Victor, his short-tempered father, Sergio is quiet by nature. He is an honest, hard-working man, yet these traits do little to deter him from criminal activity. Sergio works as a bartender in the restaurant as well as extra muscle for the Giorgetti family and is often seen accompanying his father. When he isn’t pulverizing innocent people, Sergio can be genuinely kind and accommodating. No, really.

Sergio Giorgetti Born: July 12, 1978 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book I – Ch 03

Gina Giorgetti Born: April 2, 1981 in Vicenza, Italy First appearance: Book I – Ch 15

Calculating and arrogant, Gina rarely opens up to others. Most of her affection is reserved for her older brother, Benny, while the rest is largely spent on herself. She holds a particular distaste for her cousin, Demos, and the two are seen bickering more often than not. Beneath her cold exterior lies an artful, strategic mind, yet most fail to see anything beyond her perpetual scowl.

A brilliant mind beneath an awkward shell, Alex is happiest when immersed in her work. Most of her time is invested in her Biochemistry Masters at Southport University and she hopes to someday launch a career in forensics. Alex is especially perceptive, opening her eyes to the darker sides of those around her — whether she wants to see them or not.

Alexis ‘Alex’ Rosenthal Born: Jun 28, 1983 in Southport, NY First appearance: Book II – Ch 05

Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Morello
Born:  April 23, 1968 in Hoboken, NJ | First appearance: Book I – Ch 09

Salvatore ‘Red Hook’ Viggiano
Born: Mar 30, 1965 in Red Hook (Brooklyn), NY | First appearance: Book I – Ch 09

Pietro Giorgetti
Born: Aug 29, 1977 in Southport, NY | First appearance: Book I – Ch 09

Beniamino ‘Benny’ Giorgetti
Born: May 17, 1979 in Vicenza, Italy | First appearance: Book I – Ch 15

Brian O’Brien
Born: June 29, 1977 in Cork, Ireland | First appearance: Book I – Ch 16

Roberto Giorgetti
Born: July 29, 1957 in Vicenza, Italy | First appearance: Book I – Ch 41

Seong-min Lee
Born: Jan 7, 1973 in Busan, South Korea | First appearance: Book I – Ch 43

Killian Belmont
Born: Jun 19, 1954 in Manchester, England | First appearance: N/A

Alonzo Giorgetti
Born: Mar 26, 1949 in Marostica, Italy | First appearance: Book II – Ch 01

Hassan Masri
Born: November 28, 1975 in Doha, Qatar | First appearance: Book II – Ch 01

Nadia Khalil
Born: September 1, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon | First appearance: Book II – Ch 16

Aldo DeSimone
Born: August 8, 1979 in Roseto, PA | First appearance: Book II – Ch 18