A History of the Mafia

While the story of the Mafia may not be over, it is a long and enthralling tale, drenched in blood and scored with betrayal. Full of blood-chilling characters - from Don Vito Cascio Ferro, the New York mobster who lured Joe Petrosino to his death in Palermo to John Gotti, 'the Teflon don'. Author Nigel Cawthorne provides a concise yet detailed look at some of the most dangerous individuals who have ever lived, making for a chilling, yet engrossing read.