The Iceman: True Story of a Cold-blooded Killer [Import] [Hardcover]

Anthony Bruno (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd; First British Edition edition (November 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0709052723
• ISBN-13: 978-0709052722
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,657,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anthony Bruno is the author of the non-fiction books, THE ICEMAN: THE TRUE STORY OF A COLD-BLOODED KILLER and co-author of THE SEEKERS: A BOUNTY HUNTER'S STORY with Joshua Armstrong, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. IMMORTAL MONSTER is a Crimescape Kindle Single about his experiences with hitman Richard "Iceman" Kuklinski.

He is also the author of the crime novels SEVEN (based on the Brad Pitt-Morgan Freeman movie), BAD GUYS, BAD BLOOD, BAD LUCK, BAD BUSINESS, BAD MOON, BAD APPLE, DEVIL'S FOOD, DOUBLE ESPRESSO, and HOT FUDGE.

His thriller, BLEEDERS, and Catholic-school coming-of-age novel, THE TEMPTATIONS OF ST. FRANK, are Kindle originals.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great True Crime Writing!!, January 24, 2004

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Chris Frost (Ingalls, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer (Mass Market Paperback)

This is probably one of the best true crime books I've ever read. Anthony Bruno does a wonderful job of keeping the reader hooked, as he tells the stories of killer Richard Kuklinski and ATF agent Dominick Polifrone. Because he's telling both of their stories, it may seem like he bounces around a bit, but I think he did a wonderful job of keeping the points of view separate, and therefore reducing any potential confusion. If you like true crime stories, you won't be able to put this one down until you're finished.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tight. concise review of the facts, September 5, 2006

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Biz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer (Hardcover)

This account of the Iceman is concise and deals mostly with the events leading to his arrest. It briefly touches on Kuklinski's early years, family life, and other criminal activities both proven and unproven. But a more detailed account of those facets of Iceman lore can be found in the new book by Philip Carlo. This book sticks to the facts without any hyperbole.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reality TV Confession Leads to Real-Life Conviction, February 21, 2003

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William L. Tafoya (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the title of the New York Times article (2/21/03, page B1) about the current criminal charges leveled at serial killer Richard Kuklinski whose exploits Anthony Bruno wrote so brilliantly in THE ICE MAN (Dell, 1994).

Today Kuklinski now stands accused of the 1980 shotgun slaying of NYPD Officer Peter Calabro. In 1999 a reviewer here was critical of THE ICE MAN because author Bruno wrote about "the undercover agents who sought to bring [Kuklinski] down because the cops are always the stereotypicals. Big Yawn!"

The lives of police officers may be a big yawn to that person, but hopefully not to the majority. I applaud Anthony Bruno for recognizing & recounting just how much of themselves police officers put on the line to bring the likes of Kuklinski to justice... It is as fine a read today as it was 9 years ago. Like a fine wine, maybe even better.