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The Valachi Papers
The Valachi Papers
Author: Peter Maas
The First Inside Account of the Mafia
— In the 1960s a disgruntled soldier in New York's Genovese Crime Family decided to spill his guts. His name was Joseph Valachi. Daring to break the Mob's code of silence for the first time, Valachi detailed the organization of organized crimefrom the capos, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671631734
ISBN-10: 067163173X
Publication Date: 10/15/1986
Pages: 264
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Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Since "The Godfather" came on screen I have been interested in the Mafia. This book is the true story of Joe Valachi written from interviews and police notes. I found it very interesting and all of the big names such as Genovese, Luciano, Gambino, Capone just to name a few.


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