mafia

Gemologist Gina Gallo leaves her jewelry store in the hands of her cousin Carmine, who is in the mob, and returns to find he has been replacing customers' jewelry with imitations.

Chronicles the life and criminal actions of Santo Trafficante Jr., discussing his role in the American mafia of the twentieth century, and describing his involvement with drug trafficking, plots to kill Fidel Castro, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Describes the life of Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, a once powerful underboss for the Lucchese crime family in New York City since the 1970s until his arrest in 1994, and also covers his time as a government informant.

Discusses the criminal life of Tommy "Karate" Pitera, covering his role as an assassin for the New York Mafia in the 1980s and the efforts of investigator Jim Hunt, who tracked him down with a variety of methods, including the use of informants.

The author describes his experiences as an FBI agent who, in the guise of a jewel thief, infiltrated the Mafia, working inside the organization for six years.

The author presents a first-hand account of life inside the Irish mob in South Boston and how he decided to cooperate with the FBI.

Chronicles the life of Georgia Durante, who at seventeen was the most photographed face in the country; she was raped by her brother-in-law, had a child, and was divorced before she was twenty prior to becoming a Mafia wife.

Mafia leader Vito Corleone uses his power to influence all aspects of his Long Island society and will stop at nothing to see that his twisted vision of justice is carried out.

Thomas Reppetto discusses the people and activities over the last fifty years used in the United States to stop and slow down the activities of the mafia. Includes stories about mob bosses, details from attorneys and federal agents, and a look at the future of the mafia in America.

Chronicles the origins and evolution of five of America's most powerful Mafia families. Details the factors that contributed to the increases and decreases in their influence and considers their roles today.