King of the Godfathers: “Big Joey” Massino and the Fall of the Bonanno Crime Family
Anthony M. DeStefano
Aug 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Danny Campbell
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The Last Of The Old-World Mob Bosses-And The Ultimate Betrayal For more than twenty years, Joseph "Big Joey" Massino ran what was called the largest criminal network in the US, employing over two hundred and fifty made men and untold numbers of associates. The Bonanno family was responsible for over thirty murders, even killing a dozen of its own members to enforce discipline and settle scores. He would be brought down by Salvatore "Good Looking Sal" Vitale, the underboss who was not only Massino's closest and most trusted friend, but also his brother-in-law. In the end, facing the death penalty and the prospect of leaving his family penniless, Massino started talking to the FBI-the first Mafia Godfather to break the sacred code of omerta, and the end of a centuries-old tradition. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Anthony DeStefano, who interviewed Massino's family and friends as well as law enforcement officials and confidential sources, King of the Godfathers is the story of the brutal mob war that made Massino head of the Bonanno family and the most powerful gangster in America.
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January 16, 2023
Maybe an interesting story, but narrated in a monotonous tone by a person who sounds as if he's being choked by the Mafia as he's reading. There are LOTS of dates and Italian names which are difficult to follow and make the experience unpleasant. First and only audiobook that I could not finish. If you're interested in the subject, it may be a better option to get this as an e-book or even on paper.
About the author
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony M. DeStefano has covered organized crime for over three decades, including the crime beat for New York Newsday for the past twenty years. Known as the preeminent mob historian, his books on organized crime include The Big Heist and Gangland New York, among others.
A classically trained actor, director, and teacher with many regional Shakespeare plays to his credit, Danny Campbell has narrated over 150 titles and directed at least that many. He is a multiple AudioFile Earphones Award winner and was named one of AudioFile's Best of the Year 2017.
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