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Paddy Whacked: The Untold Story of the Irish-American Gangster
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The stored metadata frames Paddy Whacked: The Untold Story of the Irish-American Gangster by T. J. English as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2005 • Harpercollins • 480 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2005 • Harpercollins • 480 pages • ISBN 9780060590024.
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Steady commitment. Better if you want time to settle in rather than skim.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Deep dive.
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