Boss of Bosses: The Fall of the Godfather: The FBI and Paul Castellano
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"At least as good as Mario Puzo, with shades of David Mamet or even Arthur Miller."--New York Daily News Paul Castellano headed New York's immensely powerful Gambino crime family for more than ten years. On December 16, 1985, he was gunned down in a spectacular shooting on Manhattan's fashionable East Side. At the time of his death, Paul Castellano was under indictment. So were most of the major Mafia figures in New York. Why? Because in 1983 the FBI had hidden a microphone in the kitchen of Castellano's Staten Island mansion. The 600 hours of recorndings led to eight criminal trials. And this book. Agents Joe O'Brien and Andris Kurins planted that mike. They listened to the voices. Now they bring you the most revealing look inside the Mafia ever . . . in the Mafia's own words. "Beautifully done, not only strange and fascinating but even touching."--Robert Daley, author of Prince of the City
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0440212294
ISBN13:9780440212294
Release Date:May 1992
Publisher:Island Books
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 4.2" x 6.7"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Well written
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The authors are the ones who actually got past the Dobermans, broke into the Castellano mansion, planted the bug, and then listened to it for all those months! Gloria, the maid and mistress who lived with Paul Castellano for his final ten years, also provided the authors with many insights. It just doesn't get any more authoritative than this. The authors also *very* briefly summarize points of Mafia history (such as Donnie Brasco) along the way. Most of the chapters are only a few pages, which makes it convenient to stop and resume.
The great narrative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a great story about an alternative way to power and fame.
In a word - Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is just simply a very, very good book on the mafia. Page after page is interesting as well as entertaining. The chapters are short (generally 5 - 6 pages long) so it makes for a quick read. And of course, the story is just so fascinating. To hear the intimate and un-edited conversations of a real life Godfather and his henchmen is purely amazing. If you like to read books on the mafia, this book is a must.
... has this been one of my best book's read...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Thanx to these two FBI agents, I have a pretty good idea now on how this agency works. I approve of the tactics used when it comes to bring to justice this organizations of crime. Joe and Kurins sure knows how to get your attention. Their book, based on a real story is addictive. What in the world were they doing chasing people instead of writing. If they worked like they write, they gotta be the best the FBI had to offer. They must keep writing. Not only was their book an encyclopedia on how the FBI does their work, but also on the sacrifice an agent has to put and go through to get their work done. Thanks to these 2 pro-writters, for sharing with the world what it takes to be the best in your class. KEEP WRITING GUYS, PLEASE...
boss of bosses: the fbi and paul castellano
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
i read a lot of books on crime,mafia & various illegal activities. my best book was mr nice a autobiography of howard marks life. not anymore,boss of bosses is totally mind blowing from start to finish. it gives a full account of Mr Paul's life from start to tragic end. i give full credit to the authors.go out & buy it now, you will thank me later
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