The Mammoth Book of the Mafia (Mammoth Books 479)

**30 inside stories of the American Mafia, Sicilian Cosa Nostra, Camorra and 'Ndrangheta** --- \*\*\*\*Images of life in the Mob pervade our film and TV screens, some glamorous, some horrific - what is the reality? Investigative journalist Roger Wilkes has put together the largest ever collection of insider stories from prominent ex-mafiosi, infiltrators and award-winning writers. It contains tell-all accounts by the likes of: Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski, the contract killer who claimed to have murdered over 200 people in a career lasting 43 years. Frankie Saggio, who 'freelanced' for all five of New York's Mafia families, narrowly escaping assassination before being busted for a major scam. Joey Black, the Hitman, chillingly professional murderer of 38 victims and regarded by many as the 'original Soprano'. Albert DeMeo, the son of a gangster, who later became a lawyer. 'Donnie Brasco', real name Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent, who worked undercover in the Bonanno and Colombo crime families in New York for six years. Tommaso Buscetta, the Sicilian mafioso, the first __pentito__, or informant, of real significance to break __omertà__. The two judges with whom he worked, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, were both later killed by the Mafia. This is the reality of the world of men you wouldn't want to cross. \*\* 30 inside stories of the American Mafia, Sicilian Cosa Nostra, Camorra and 'Ndrangheta Images of life in the Mob pervade our film and TV screens, some glamorous, some horrific - what is the reality? Investigative journalist Roger Wilkes has put together the largest ever collection of insider stories from prominent ex-mafiosi, infiltrators and award-winning writers. It contains tell-all accounts by the likes of: Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski, the contract killer who claimed to have murdered over 200 people in a career lasting 43 years. Frankie Saggio, who 'freelanced' for all five of New York's Mafia families, narrowly escaping assassination before being busted for a major scam. Joey Black, the Hitman, chillingly professional murderer of 38 victims and regarded by many as the 'original Soprano'. Albert DeMeo, the son of a gangster, who later became a lawyer. 'Donnie Brasco', real name Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent, who worked undercover in the Bonanno and Colombo crime families in New York for six years. Tommaso Buscetta, the Sicilian mafioso, the first pentito, or informant, of real significance to break omert{uFFFD}. The two judges with whom he worked, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, were both later killed by the Mafia. This is the reality of the world of men you wouldn't want to cross 30 inside stories of the American Mafia, Sicilian Cosa Nostra, Camorra and'NdranghetaImages of life in the Mob pervade our film and TV screens, some glamorous, some horrific -- what is the reality? Investigative journalist Roger Wilkes has put together the largest ever collection of insider stories from prominent ex-mafiosi, infiltrators and award-winning writers. It contains tell-all accounts by the likes of:Richard'The Iceman'Kuklinski, the contract killer who claimed to have murdered over 200 people in a career lasting 43 years.Frankie Saggio, who'freelanced'for all five of New York's Mafia families, narrowly escaping assassination before being busted for a major scam.Joey Black, the Hitman, chillingly professional murderer of 38 victims and regarded by many as the'original Soprano'.Albert DeMeo, the son of a gangster, who later became a lawyer.'Donnie Brasco', real name Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent, who worked undercover in the Bonanno and Colombo crime families in New York for six years.Tommaso Buscetta, the Sicilian mafioso, the first pentito, or informant, of real significance to break omerta. The two judges with whom he worked, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, were both later killed by the Mafia.This is the reality of the world of men you wouldn't want to cross. The mafia in Sicily -- A man with hair on his heart -- The Black Hand : the mafia in America -- Lucky Luciano : Salvatore Lucania -- A man of honour : Giuseppe Bonanno -- Stool pigeon : Joseph Valachi -- General mafia : Don Calogero Vizzini -- Show biz and assassination squads : Vincent Teresa -- The last mafioso : Aladena Fratianno -- The Ice Man : Richard Kuklinski -- Casino : Tony Spilotro -- t Joey the hitman : Joey Black -- Contract killer : Donald Frankos -- Illustrious corpses : Tommaso Buscetta -- Blood oath : George Fresolone -- Donnie Brasco : Joseph Pistone -- Underboss : Sammy Gravano -- Born to the mob : Frankie Saggio -- For the sins of the father : Albert Demeo. Includes True Stories From The Mouths Of Prominent Former Mafiosi And Others Who Have Infiltrated The Hidden World Of Organized Crime--including The American Mafia, The Sicilian Cosa Nostra, And More--including Accounts From The Likes Of Donnie Brasco, Frankie Saggio, Joey Black, And Others. Original. Here is a large collection of true accounts of life in the Mob direct from prominent former mafiosi, plus others who have infiltrated their world. "First-hand accounts of life inside the mob by Frankie Saggio, Joey Black, "Donnie Brasco," Albert DeMeo, Richard Kuklinski and many more.