Mob Boss The Life of Little Al D'arco, the Man Who Brought Down the Mafia

"A raw and fascinating account of one mobster's daily activities and career." --"Kirkus Reviews ""This gripping biography [is] recommended to fans of Nicholas Pileggi's Wise Guy (1986), Philip Carlo's Gaspipe (2008), or coauthor Capeci's own Gotti: Rise and Fall (1996)." --"Booklist ""Just a superb book. This is a powerful addition to the true history of the United States. Through hard, relentless reporting, Capeci and Robbins strip away the dark glamor and wormy movie myths about the American Mob and come as close to the truth as any outsiders might ever get. It's a dirty story about corruption and brutal power. The authors take us to many dirty places in our politics, trade unions, and ideals, and make clear that Mob power was too often enforced through a bullet in the skull. They also narrate the squalid tale of how Mob power declined and fell. The soundtrack for the dying version of the Mob was usually loud with the squealing of rats." --Pete Hamill, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Forever" and "North River ""Tom Robbins and Jerry Capeci have written a fascinating, inside look at the mob, in this biography of a major mafia boss who turned government witness once the knives were out for him. Even mob cognoscenti will learn all sorts of things they never suspected. By turns horrifying, suspenseful, and darkly hilarious, "Mob Boss" is a terrific read." --Kevin Baker, author of "The Big Crowd ""If you read one book about the decline and fall of the mafia in America, let it be "Mob Boss." Capeci and Robbins, two first-rate reporters at the top of their game, present an unforgettable portrait of Little Al D'Arco, who presided over the last big mafia war in New York, then took the stand in court to once and for all obliterate the Honored Society. An astounding read that belongs in the upper tier of organized crime literature." --T.J. English, author of "The Savage City" and "Havana Nocturne ""Al D'Arco l