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Jerry Capeci's gang land -Fifteen Years of Covering the Mafia

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New York City has always been notorious as one of the capitals of Organized Crime (Chicago is the other). And those of us who follow the doings of the Mob have been fortunate over the years to read Jerry Capeci's "Gangland" columns in the New York Daily News. Capeci encapulated the doings of the Five Families each week in a column written with a panache and style rarely seen these days. His column was so incisive that John Gotti reputedly considered issuing a contract on him.

Those who were not fortunate enough to read Capeci's columns when they originally ran can now rejoice with the publication of "Jerry Capeci's Gangland," a compilation of his columns over the years. This is more than just plain good writing; it is living history, a chronicle of the times when infighting coincided with RICO indictments to diminish the power and glory of New York's Five Families.

Compelling from beginning to end, this is a book any interested reader should have on his or her shelf.

jerry has always been the expert on the mafia. this book chronicles the most compelling stories about the mafia. if you're interested in the mob and want to get all the stories from over the years, this book is a must-have. an excellent read from beginning to end and great photos. bravo.

It reads like Shakespeare with marinara sauce. Better than a Sopranos episode and more filling than a dinner at Umbertos. I just love to read the real life soap opera that is today's mob. A++++ Jerry. You really know these goombas and all their foibles. I loved this book and the pictures along with it. A must read for all mob fans.

This is a well written journey through all the TRUE CRIME we love reading about in novels and watching on TV or at the movies. Capeci's construction of episodes is solid and gives them a gritty realism that really brings them alive.

that this collection was assembled. the one thing i'm wondering is how jerry could even choose the best of... but this is definitely worth the wait. plus, with its striking design and unique size this book is a perfect gift for a mob aficionado or any reader who appreciates the art of journalism. jerry knows his craft well!

Jerry's great collection of real-life mob stories proves once again why he's the ultimate authority on the Mafia. Another good book by a good fella. Can't wait for the next one!

This is a great read for crime buffs. Capeci is one of the best. Just remember when it was published because obviously some of the central figures have advanced in age. The book is quite accurate to the date of its release. Very well done. The book itself came as advertised at a great price and swiftly using standard shipping. Not one complaint. A valued addition to any crime library.

Great book, I have not read the NY columns, great way to catch up on 15 years of the mob.

Capeci just has too big an ego. there are plenty of great mob books out there, this isn't one of them.

Jerry Capeci's best columns over the years in one place! This "best of" collection will go in my own "best of" collection for books that I own. Check out his website for a new column every week (www.ganglandnews.com) and get a copy of the book to catch up on his breaking stories over the years - Jerry truly is the expert on the Mafia!