Organized crime Books

The new definitive history of gangster-era Chicago-a landmark work that is as riveting as a thriller. Now featuring a new preface, plus 115 photographs and a map of gangland Chicago.A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year"Gripping. ... Reads like...

In the early 1930s, George Raft, an actor and dancer from New York City's Hell's Kitchen, gained a name for himself playing stylish and charismatic gangsters in films like 1932's original Scarface. Raft's own real-life connection to the New York mob...

Of course Pulitzer Prize winner Jimmy Breslin recognized Burton Kaplan right away as the Mafia witness of the ages. Breslin comes from the same Queens streets as mob bosses John Gotti and Vito Genovese. But even they couldn't match Kaplan in crime--and...

In Accident And Deception: The Huey Long Shooting, Dr. Donald Pavy vindicates Dr. Carl Weiss of the false allegations connecting him to the shooting of Huey P. Long in the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, LA on September 8th 1935. In this book, he...

A STEP-BY-STEP ACCOUNT OF A PLANET'S "TAKEOVER"Written under the guise of a Sci-Fi thriller, this little book ends up revealing more than just a riveting exposé. It soon reveals the very mysteries our civilization has been searching for, for...

Here is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob. In Paddy Whacked, bestselling author and organized crime expert T. J. English brings to life nearly two centuries of Irish American gangsterism, which spawned such unforgettable characters as Mike...

Jack Dawe is an unconventional street cop. His ability to not act or look like a 'Copper' enabled him to infiltrate the drug networks of the UK. This no holds barred, explosive and at times humorous account of undercover policing takes the reader through...

In the deadly game of working undercover, California Department of Motor Vehicle investigators are the crime fighters faced with lawbreakers who prey on the general public. They are referred to as unforgiving lawless predators. Money is their God. The...

No One Leaves is an enemy-to-lovers, mafia thriller. After witnessing her mob boyfriend, Nick Castino stomping a man to death, Mia Galano disappears. Away from the mafia lifestyle, she starts over working full-time at a pain clinic and weekends at a...

About the BookA POWERFUL BOOK THAT DETAILS THE DEATH AND THE SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER OF ONE OF THE RISING SUPERSTARS OF PUNJABI HIP-HOP.On 29 May 2022, Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala left his haveli in Moosa for a quick ride to his aunt's...

"Sayonara, Villarejo" es una obra de no ficción donde se desvelan los pormenores del origen de la causa judicial contra el poderoso comisario de policía, José Manuel Villarejo, contados precisamente por el mayor responsable de su caída.En 2017, con la...

Soon to be a WARNER BROS. movie starring MARGOT ROBBIE (Wolf of Wall Street, Focus), produced by Film 360 (Game of Thrones).DANGEROUS ODDS - a True Crime Thriller Memoire - is the explosive, never been told, behind the scenes look into the world of...

Kalib Wilson an ex-gang member of Los Angeles California gives a factual, and an opinionated history of blacks in America, and why some young black males may find it necessary to join and be a part of a group that can be more harmful than it can be...

Labor racketeers, casino operators, jewelry thieves and one time Murder Inc. assassins provide an intimate look into the biggest cash flow business in American history-organized crime. They were there from the beginning. They were the author's Jewish...

Frank Cullotta was best known for his exploits as an associate of the Chicago Outfit and his role as Tony Spilotro's enforcer and street lieutenant in Las Vegas. However, he had another interest besides crime. He loved to cook. In this book he shares...

L'histoire vraie et captivante de la traque et de l'arrestation de la célèbre bande de brigands qui terrorisait les campagnes françaises au XIXe siècle. Un récit palpitant qui vous tiendra en haleine jusqu'à la fin.This work has been selected by scholars...

Highly detailed account of the conspiracy to murder President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, including all the facts surrounding the involvement of the Jesuits, who designed, planned and carried out the assassination.

The Darker Side of Hampton County Hampton County is a rural county in South Carolina with a long and storied history, but it has a shady side. Author Michael DeWitt details the corruption, murders and crimes that remained in the memories of locals for...

Hanging In Chains is a historical account of the practice of hanging criminals in chains as a form of punishment in England. Written by Albert Hartshorne and first published in 1891, the book explores the origins of the practice and its evolution over...

What makes a racketeer? What drives men to operate outside the confines of a society that pretends to abhor racketeers yet pays homage to the individuals who flaunt society's conventions? Rise and Fall of a Racketeer, soars above the mundane and not only...

Even as you read this book, mariners somewhere are being attacked by armed pirates, their faces masked and the weapons deadly. Organized crime has taken over where Blackbeard left off. Piracy today is just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Crew-members...

White's exposé of the Metropolitan Police is a fascinating exploration of the early days of policing in London. Drawing on his experience in the Bengal Army, he provides a unique perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of the city's police force.This...

Un libro che esamina la storia e l'impatto della mafia sulla Sicilia, scritto dal giornalista Cesare Bruno. Bruno esamina l'ascesa della mafia nel XIX secolo fino ai giorni nostri, e fornisce una chiara analisi di come questa organizzazione criminale ha...

The Last Of The Old-World Mob Bosses--And The Ultimate Betrayal For more than twenty years, Joseph "Big Joey" Massino ran what was called the largest criminal network in the U.S., employing over two hundred and fifty made men and untold numbers of...

The main character of this story, Tony Pavone, a Romanian constructor engineer, was hired by contract to work in the capital of Greece for a series of industrial buildings, as a result of the Greek investors' favorable appreciation for his professional...

In 1994, DEA Special Agent Michael Pevarnik opened an investigation with his informant, a Vietnamese refugee who infiltrated a string of drug-dealing auto repair shops in Worcester, Massachusetts. His yearlong case, Operation Tune-Up, solved murders in...

This title offers the reader an ambitious overview of the entire problem of the child criminal exploitation and 'County Lines' drug dealing epidemic in the United Kingdom.Organised criminality has evolved to target children and young people at younger...

This novel comes from the famous crimes of Alexandre Dumas (1839-1840), one of the first collections of Dumas. Model of the Prince of Machiavelli (one of the readings of Dumas), Caesar Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, extends his power over Rome. All...

In It’s Just the Way It Was: Inside the War on the New England Mob and other stories, Joe Broadmeadow and Brendan Doherty take you inside the investigations, covert surveillances, and murky world of informants in the war against Organized Crime...

"Uncle Reid committed suicide!" Shirley read from an article found in Mother's genealogy records. We looked at each other in amazement as I shouted, "Mother, what happened to Uncle Reid?"A compelling true drama of political corruption, voter fraud and...

The foundation that diamond values are based on are the Carat, Colour,Clarity and Cut of a diamond. These are the Four C's of diamond gradingand have been the international qualifiers used to define the value ofdiamonds for centuries. The contemporary...

Rick Wakeman:"There have always been certain 'careers' that have fascinated the public, newspapers, and the media in general. Such include musicians, actors, sportsmen, police, and not surprisingly, the people who give the police their employment: The...

Do you want to discover what Mafia Boss personally advised Marlon Brando on the set and inspired his iconic and Oscar-winning performance in ''THE GODFATHER''?-Meet Russell Bufalino and his Mafia Crime Family!In the shadows of Northeastern Pennsylvania,...

This collection of detective stories highlights the intersection of industry, society, and human nature. From the grueling conditions of the factory floor to the tense negotiations between management and labor, these tales shed light on the complex...

Il processo Palizzolo rappresentò una svolta nella lotta alla mafia in Italia. La magistratura e la polizia riuscirono a sgominare una vasta rete di traffico di droga e di estorsioni, arrestando molte delle figure di spicco del clan. In questo libro, la...

How many gangsters reach the top of the game and walk away without life in jail, being removed in a body bag, or snitching and going into Federal witness protection?  You know what they say... the book is always better than the movie! Big...

"My father's name was Pasquale Giordano. Or Patsy Giordano. Or Patsy Jordan. Or Patrick Michaele Jordan. Like everything about his life, even his name was elusive."So begins My Father's Con, a Memoir, by Pat Jordan, the octogenarian former pro baseball...

Just who is Radovan Krejcir? Known as “Baas John” to his underlings, he arrived in South Africa in 2007 under a false passport. He was a fugitive, a powerful Czech multimillionaire, who escaped from prison on fraud charges and fled to the...

THE TRUE STORY OF LONDON'S MOST PROLIFIC ARMED ROBBERY GANGThe average bank robbery takes around four minutes. The essential ingredients are ruthlessness, cunning and plenty of bottle. You'll also need a weapon, a disguise and a getaway car. If you have...