In the shadowy corridors of power and crime that crisscross Tampa, Boston, and the sparkling shores of Cuba, "World Gone By" weaves a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and a man's quest for survival in a world that's slipping through his fingers. Joe Coughlin, once a feared crime boss, now serves as the consigliere to the formidable Bartolo Crime Family, navigating the treacherous waters of the American mob at the zenith of its power during the tumult of World War II. Years have passed since tragedy struck, robbing him of his wife and reshaping his world, but Joe has painstakingly rebuilt his life, securing a legacy for his son, a semblance of love, and a position of quiet authority in the underworld. Yet, whispers of his impending doom circulate, a spectral child haunts the edges of his vision, and Joe stands on the precipice of an unknowable future, where every hard-earned victory and connection may be swept away by the tides of change. Dennis Lehane masterfully crafts a narrative that is at once a heart-pounding thriller and a profound meditation on power, love, and redemption. As Joe Coughlin races against time to unearth the source of the deadly rumor and confront the ghostly visage of a boy who seems to hold a message from beyond, he traverses a world ablaze with war and rich with the possibilities of rebirth. "World Gone By" is not just a story of the mob's last golden days but a poignant exploration of the fragile constructs of identity and legacy in the face of impending doom, making it a compelling read that captures the essence of human resilience and the indomitable will to keep moving forward, even as the past threatens to consume everything Joe holds dear.