T. J. English Knihy

Recognized as a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, this compelling narrative delves into a gripping real-life crime story. It intricately explores the investigation, the motivations behind the crime, and the impact on the victims and community. With a focus on the complexities of justice and morality, the book offers a profound examination of human behavior and the darker aspects of society, making it a must-read for true crime enthusiasts.

Out of a partnership between two sadistic thugs - James Coonan and Mickey Featherstone - the gang dominated the decaying slice of New York City's West Side known as Hell's Kitchen in the 1970s and '80s.

The narrative centers on Whitey Bulger, a notorious figure in Boston's criminal scene from the 1970s until his vanishing in 1995. Following Osama bin Laden's death, Bulger became the FBI's top fugitive, eluding capture for sixteen years. The book delves into his rise in the mob world and the complexities of his criminal activities, offering insights into his life and the impact of his actions on the Boston underworld.

Ab den Sechzigerjahren stieg die kubanisch-amerikanische Mafia zu einer der mächtigsten kriminellen Organisationen der USA auf. Mit rücksichtslosen Methoden und einem eigenen Zweig des illegalen Glücksspiels baute sich die „Corporation“ ein Millionenimperium auf. T. J. English hat zahlreiche Insider der Corporation aufgespürt und über mehrere Jahrzehnte hinweg Material zusammengetragen, um die Geschichte dieser mächtigen, aber weitgehend unbekannten Organisation und ihres legendären Paten José Miguel Battle nachzuzeichnen. Ausstattung: mit 16 seitigem Bildteil