Description
Detective Palermo was one of the privileged few members of the law enforcement community to be informed of the impending arrest of crime lord Vito Genovese by the federal government, and he served as an expert witness in international drug smuggling cases. Palermo's hangouts included Castle Hill Avenue Bar in the Bronx, where he visited underworld informant Joe Valachi, and the Manhattan after-hours bar and casino owned by Vegas underboss Carmine Canicatti, a Mafia haunt where he was one of only two cops to gain admittance. From carrying out sensitive negotiations with major underworld figures to busting Harlem drug tracker Albie Simmons, underboss to drug lord Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, every dealing in Detective Palermo's tortuous story shows nerve, world-class Mafia expertise, and integrity at a time when crooked cops were the norm. This true crime drama takes you inside the New York City Police Department at its most corrupt and into the dark and dirty world of dons, consiglieres, underbosses, button men, soldiers, and cowboys.
About the Author
Richard Stanley Cagan is the author of two biographies, seven full-length novels, a collection of short stories, five plays, and one screenplay. He holds a BA degree from Fordham University and a doctorate and postdoctorate degree from Columbia University. He lives in Flagler County, Florida.
Reviews
"Punchy dialogue, visceral scenes of violence, and gruesome factoids." Kirkus Reviews
"A riveting page-turner. . . . Real and true." Joseph Calco, former enforcer for the Joseph Bonanno mafia family
"Masterful and compelling." Jerry E. Brewster, Sr., CEO, Criminal Justice International Associates
"Punchy dialogue, visceral scenes of violence, and gruesome factoids." Kirkus Reviews
"A riveting page-turner. . . . Real and true." Joseph Calco, former enforcer for the Joseph Bonanno mafia family
"Masterful and compelling." Jerry E. Brewster, Sr., CEO, Criminal Justice International Associates
Book Information
ISBN 9781632203199
Author Richard Cagan
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Sky Pony Press
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 28mm