Peter MaasNon-Fiction · True Crime·1929–2001
The Valachi Papers
Synopsis
This is the explosive first-hand account of the Mafia, told by Joseph Valachi, a soldier in the Genovese Crime Family. Valachi broke the mob's sacred code of silence to reveal the inner workings of organized crime in America. His testimony exposed capos, hit men, and hidden secrets, leading to the downfall of major crime figures and forever changing the public's perception of the mob.
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Prose complexity 7/10
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ViolenceGun Violence