The Mafia. La Cosa Nostra. The underground, and often not-so-underground, organization and syndicate of criminal activity that has been a part of American history for the past century. Forget television and movies, hear the true stories of the inner workings of his chaotic, violent, and surprisingly human world, a world of respect, tradition, and honor.
This anthology of true crime stories allows members of crime families and undercover agents to tell all about their experience with the Mob. In this anthology, we hear from Donnie Brasco, who tells how he infiltrated the Mob and lived as a "wise guy" for five years. A hit man who was active in the 1970s and '80s tells about what types of jobs he performed, and other tales of murder and violence. A different narrator reads each story, providing narrative and characterizations. Each narrator is listed on the packaging and announced on the tape. The narrative style is matter of fact and retrospective, mimicking an interview, rather than a dramatization. If you're interested in criminals and social deviance, this audiobook is for you. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
