"THE CIGAR BOX," a life time in crime. Is a story that can be enjoyed by all readers who like a suspense filled journey style book.Mr. Joseph Battaglia, a former war hero, returns home and uses his "G.I. Bill" to attend college. Joe earns a degree in investment banking. Soon after graduation, he and his wife buy a home and plan to start a family. A horrifying event and personal tragedy push Joe over an emotional ledge.Many years later, Joe seeks legal counsel to help find a remedy for his lifetime in crime. Joe finds attorney David Thompson, senior partner at Jones--Dunn--Thompson Law Firm in Washington, DC, and the search begins. What Joe and David discover are layers of corruption and illegal activities hidden within several governmental agencies. These actions have held Joseph Battaglia hostage for more than 35 years. David who had planned on retirement decides to take one last case following his client Joe, into places where no one should go.