Point of No Return — L.A. Banks

Released from prison and planning to set sail to America, the sadistic yet honorable Tony Montana's van explodes. But Tony and the other passengers survive, taking shelter in the multimillion-dollar headquarters of one of Cuba's most vicious drug lords. Shrewd and intelligent, Tony watches and learns from Cuba's best. He uncovers a plot to topple the most powerful crime families in Cuba, and masterminds a plan to escape from the carnage to come. Finally, with his bloody crimes trailing him wherever he goes, Tony Montana sets sail for America, for a life that promises glory and tragedy in equal measure. Starting in the years before his arrival in America in the 1980s, this continuation of Scarface: The Beginning captures the dark spirit of Brian de Palma's massively popular 1983 film. L. A. Banks' trademark intricate plotting, memorable characters, and crackling narrative make this a brutally effective entry in the series.