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.Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia
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by: Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker, Lamar Fike

October 31, 1996
Elvis and the Memphis Mafia is a book easily capable of satisfying Elvis fans - the strength of this book lies in the sheer amount of fresh information and the simple approach with which it's delivered. The book is basically comprised of transcribed conversations with the "Memphis Mafia" - Elvis' famed band of associates that were with the Rock `n' Roll superstar throughout most of his amazing career. With the information being supplied by members of Elvis' entourage the book flows with an air of authenticity and succeeds in painting a realistic picture of the veritable icon we now call "the King". Wrapped up within the 700+ pages are moments of humour, poignancy, intrigue and candour that make "Elvis and the Memphis Mafia" a truly immersing ... Read More:
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.High: Confessions of an International Drug Smuggler
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by: Brian O'Dea

June 07, 2007
I have read a lot of true crime/ drug smugglers book smugglers over the years and have to say that Brian O'Dea could have written this book a lot better than he has. To start he has a very irritating way of telling his story, by making shore that every over chapter being about his time in prison witch just seems to be an attempt to try to ad pages but the only thing it does is bring the book down from good to ok. However the book has its moments even if I got the feel that it was more about this cocaine problem than his marijuana deals or his international drug smuggling. I would say it's ok if you just started to read books of this kind but if you have read snow blind or loaded then you will be disappointed
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.Warrior Kings: The South London Gang Wars 1976-1982
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by: Noel Razor Smith

March 14, 2008
In the early 50's the Teddy Boy phenomenon developed from the black marketer `spiv' of the war years and became the first true British youth sub-culture. The `Ted' whose look was based on the sartorial elegance of the Edwardian era (Teddy Edward) was subsequently replaced in the coming decades by the Mods of the 60's and the Punks in the 70's. These three primary movements all provided the starting point for myriad other variations such as Skinheads, Rude Boys, Rockers, Smoothies, Casuals, New Romantics and Goths - but none was more unlikely and offbeat than the Rockabillies.

Up until now the history books tell us that 70's teenage wasteland belonged to the Punks but the new book Warrior Kings by Noel `Razor' Smith - readdresses this ... Read More:
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.The Dragon Syndicates
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by: Martin Booth

January 01, 2000
having read other Martin Booth books, fiction and non-fiction, this is also another gem, the author has intimate knowledge of Hong Kong having grown up there,speaking Cantonese, and he has written an amazing history.
Fascinating.
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.The Mafia's Greatest Hits (Mafia)
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by: David H. Jacobs

August 03, 2006
having read other Martin Booth books, fiction and non-fiction, this is also another gem, the author has intimate knowledge of Hong Kong having grown up there,speaking Cantonese, and he has written an amazing history.
Fascinating.
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.To Kill the Irishman: The War That Crippled the Mafia
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by: Rick Porrello

June 01, 2001
i thought that this book was wonderful. i feel that anyone interested in Organized crime should read this book.
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.The Dillinger Days
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by: John Toland

March 01, 1995
In the late sixties, when the popularity of "Bonnie and Clyde" at the box office ushered in a renewed interest in the period, this book was a compelling, concise account of a period when some of history's most ruthless criminals became cult heroes. From Machine Gun Kelley and John Dillinger to the Barrows and Pretty Boy Floyd, the Depression spawned its own brand of anti-heroes, placing them forever in a crude infamy of greed and murder. Toland is an excellent storyteller of the War era and plies his trade to new levels in this book. A highly recommended read to anyone interested in the period or exploits of some of American history's criminal element.
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.Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia
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by: Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley

August 05, 1999
There can be no doubt that this is a fascinating story of how Pistone infiltrated a notorious group of mafioso, but I found large passages of the book quite dull and hard-going.

If you're interested in gang-culture, then go for it, but if you're not much of a reader then you need to be prepared.
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.Befriend and Betray: Infiltrating the Hells Angels, Bandidos and Other Criminal Brotherhoods
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by: Alex Caine

February 17, 2009
There can be no doubt that this is a fascinating story of how Pistone infiltrated a notorious group of mafioso, but I found large passages of the book quite dull and hard-going.

If you're interested in gang-culture, then go for it, but if you're not much of a reader then you need to be prepared.
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.Escape: From the Kray Madness
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by: Chris Lambrianou, Robin McGibbon

July 26, 1996
Chris Lambrianou has joined the ranks of former Kray-henchmen-turned-authors with an interesting account of how he got caught up in the whirlpool of organised crime in 1960's London. His story is gripping - and will have you laughing out loud and close to tears within a few pages. Sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in the murder of fellow villain Jack McVitie, Chris Lambrianou turned his back on the life of crime on his release from prison and has since become a born again Christian, helping people to avoid making the mistakes he did. The highlight of this book for me was when Chris told of his and Charlie Richardson's hilarious attempt at making a beef curry for a fellow-inmate - Train Robber Bruce Reynolds. This title is a must for all collectors of Kray ... Read More:
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