Mayhem on Mulberry: Book 2
Publication Date: December 26, 2024
How far would you go to destroy the ones who wronged you?
In Mayhem on Mulberry: Book Two, the ruthless battle between the Chinese mob and the Italian Mafia rages on—but this time, vengeance runs deeper than blood. It’s 2020, and Jen Mo Li, presumed dead for decades, is very much alive. Back in New York under an assumed identity, Jen has one goal—to annihilate the DeCarlo family. She’s spent years plotting her revenge, using her beautiful daughter, Julia, as the perfect weapon to tear them apart from the inside.
Nicky DeCarlo, son of Enzo, is determined to break free from the fading mob legacy and start fresh. But when Julia, under Jen’s manipulation, seduces him and lures him into a dangerous heist, Nicky’s dreams of escape turn into a nightmare. Unbeknownst to him, Julia is not just an enemy—she’s his sister.
As the Chinese mob tightens its grip on New York, the Italians plan one last high-stakes score, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown. Betrayal, forbidden love, and shocking family secrets collide in a deadly game where no one is safe, and loyalty could prove fatal.
Will Nicky uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will Jen’s plan for vengeance destroy everything he holds dear?
Dive into this pulse-pounding sequel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Get your copy today and find out who survives the mayhem!
Fall of an Empire is the second book in the Mayhem on Mulberry series by Vincent DeFilippo. The prologue picks up right where the first book, Rise of the East, leaves off on New York Harbor.
I was immediately drawn into the story, and my interest was held throughout. The book is divided into sections, providing a hint of the action that is to take place.
The book moves to 2020, almost thirty years later, and starts with a twist.  Many stories are told, and a multitude of twists and turns. There are gangs along with the Mafia as we return to Little Italy and Chinatown, but other locales are brought in, and not just in the city. We get introduced to the next generation in depth, and there are layers to the story and the characters.
Crimes are committed, deals are made, and betrayals are rampant. There were some ick factors along with some shocking revelations. There are a lot of details revealed, and some were expected, while others were not and came as a surprise. There are secrets and lies along with moles and dirty dealings. There are more deaths than expected, but the ending was abrupt, while there seemed to be more story to tell.
Fall of an Empire is a crime novel about different factions vying to the end to maintain their turf and expand their power and influence. 
Dr. Vincent DeFilippo, an international financier and former CEO of a private equity fund in Hong Kong, where he aided numerous executives and businesses in raising billions of dollars in capital.
Currently residing in New York, he is a Professor at Monroe College, where he mentors and teaches young people to achieve their goals. Driven by his passion for writing and storytelling, he captivates readers with his fiction works and provides practical business and financial advice through his non-fiction books.
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Thanks for the review. this series sounds great!
It was very enjoyable especially reading the books one after another.