Luther

"Luther" is a darkly humorous mafia novel centered on Luther LaMotta, an accidental low-level hitman entangled in the operations of the Manchini family mob. Despite his desire for simple pleasures like music and time with his girlfriend, Candy Barr, Luther is drawn into violent and dangerous situations, including managing a crocodile in a basement. His naive charm makes him vulnerable to manipulation as he becomes involved in a risky scheme to skim money, leading to unforeseen consequences.