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The Last Mafioso: The Treacherous World of Jimmy ('the Weasel') Fratianno,Used
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The night Jimmy Fratianno became a government witness, not a single Mafia boss slept. As a made guy in La Cosa Nostra, Jimmy Fratianno knew their bestkept secrets. A soldier, capo, and exboss of the Los Angeles family, involved at the highest levels with bookmaking, gambling, union racketeering, extortion, pornography, and virtually every criminal activity to which organized crime is linked, Fratianno also earned the reputation as the Maflas top killer in California. Fratianno became the highestranking Mafloso ever to turn, and in the past two years his testimony, in courtrooms across the nation, has been making sensational headlines. A veteran investigative reporter and bestselling author, Ovid Demaris had the unprecedented opportunity to debrief Fratianno in order to write this book. Demaris also had access to wiretaps, surveillance reports, prison and court records, The result is the most important work to date on organized crime in Americaa disturbing, yet extraordinary and vivid life story that makes the other insider stories of the Mafia look like tales of innocence. The Last Mafioso details eleven murders Fratianno was personally involved in, and relates Fratiannos inside knowledge of some two dozen others, including the slayings of Bugsy Siegel, Nick DeJohn, Albert Anastasia, Jimmy Hoffa, Sam Giancana, Johnny Roselli, and Tamara Rand. Fratianno was a confidant of Johnny Roselli, so Demaris tells the real story of Operation Mongoose, the CIAMafia plot to assassinate Castro. Here also are the behindthescenes deals and machinations of the Mafia in Las Vegas.
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- Q: What is 'The Last Mafioso' about? A: 'The Last Mafioso' by Ovid Demaris provides an in-depth look into the life of Jimmy Fratianno, a former Mafia member who became a government witness. The book explores his criminal activities, his role in organized crime, and the significant murders he was linked to.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Mafioso'? A: The author of 'The Last Mafioso' is Ovid Demaris, a veteran investigative reporter known for his knowledge of organized crime.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Last Mafioso' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Last Mafioso' have? A: 'The Last Mafioso' contains 500 pages, providing a comprehensive account of Jimmy Fratianno's life and insights into the Mafia.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Last Mafioso' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Last Mafioso' published? A: 'The Last Mafioso' was published on December 6, 2010.
- Q: Is there any information about the book's features? A: Yes, the book is described as a used book in good condition, which typically indicates minimal wear and tear.
- Q: What category does 'The Last Mafioso' fall under? A: 'The Last Mafioso' is categorized under books related to the United States, specifically focusing on organized crime.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book spans Fratianno's criminal career and his involvement with the Mafia, detailing events up to his decision to become a government witness.
- Q: Does the book include any real-life events? A: Yes, 'The Last Mafioso' includes detailed accounts of real-life events related to organized crime, including notable murders and the CIA-Mafia plot to assassinate Castro.