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James Lee Burke (2009) Rain Gods: A Novel. Simon & Schuster Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland is called to the burial site of nine Thai women, victims of a battle between gangs fighting among themselves for new territory. He must protect a possible witness to the massacre. Critics have nothing but praise for this fast-paced, tense, and harrowing tale. More... 
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Mario Puzo (1969) The Godfather. Putnam Adult Puzo's epic novel redefined the public image of the Italian mafia. With Don Vito Corleone's violent struggle to control the underworld of New York we glimpse into an ancient world of honor and vendetta, Italian family tradition, friendship and loyalty were betrayal is punished with merciless vengeance. While this novel has romanticized organized crime, it added a human dimension to those evil and violent thugs. In Puzo's prose Don Vito appears as a genial family man, almost kind and reasonable. More... 
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Joseph D. Pistone (1997) Donnie Brasco. Signet A thrilling account of FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone working undercover in the Mafia for six years. Contrary to social fiction, such as "Goodfather", the book reveals that nothing is honorable or glamorous in the mob. Pistone's extremely dangerous undercover work resulted in over 100 convictions. Amazing that he survived his assignment! More...
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Kevin Weeks / Phyllis Karas (2006) Brutal: The Untold Story of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger's Irish Mob. Regan Books The disgusting hero (and co-author of the book), Phyllis Karas is a macho psychopath with an allegedly near genius IQ of 150. He grew up in the Southie projects of Boston and was the right-hand thug of one of the most notorious mob bosses. If you can stand the brutality it's certainly a fascinating read. More... 
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