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The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia: Corn Sugar and Blood (Hardcover)

by Rick Porrello (Author)

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Rick Porrello writes about the important connection with mega-mobsters Charles Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky, the Cleveland mob's move to Las Vegas, and the first top-level national meeting of the Sicilian-American Mafia.

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Barricade Books (October 25, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1569800588
ISBN-13: 978-1569800584
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #665,532 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, May 21, 2001

By	Dr Jonathon Epstein (jepstein@kent.edu) (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This book was an outstanding read. I couldn't put it down. I gave it four stars simply because I felt it should have discussed the Cleveland Syndicate further. For example what about Moishe Wexler? He owned the Theatrical Grill, a great club in its day. As a born and raised Clevelander, It was very interesting to find out more about stories that I have heard since childhood. I would recommend this book, and in fact I am planning on putting it on the reading list for my criminology classes at Kent State.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good, general read. Entertaining!, November 24, 1999

By	M.A.F. (Rocky River, Ohio) - See all my reviews

The story keeps your interest. Any fan of Cleveland and Mafia lore will enjoy this book. The story was well researched, but occaisionally lacked detail and depth. As the decades continued, the specifics got more sparse and general. While I enjoyed the book, this one aspect left me a little disappointed. Still worth your money at the price it is at. Recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Scorsese should read this book, March 13, 2006

By	J. Vasil (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Martin Scorsese would have great content for his next film if he read this book. Rick Porello is able to take these moments in Cleveland history and make them as compelling as the stories about Luciano, the Gambino Family, etc. I can't wait to begin reading his other two books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cleveland Mafia
Great book!! If you live in Cleveland, Ohio, you gotta read Mr. Porrello's books. I remember several of the happenings, and now know the "inside story."

Published 8 months ago by EmLar

4.0 out of 5 stars MOONSHINE CAPITAL!!!
What a book!!! I had no idea Cleveland even had a mob until I started researching Tampa's mob history. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Jason Jackson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good mob book
I love mob books and this one doesn't dissappoint. Must have for the mob book lover.

Published on May 6, 2007 by Jeffery D. Giuliani

3.0 out of 5 stars Rise and fall of the Clevland Mafia
Great historical facts. Could have been better if it flowed better with less jumping around. Would have enjoyed learning the facts more if it had been done as a factual novel. Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by J. M. Lemon

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic History of the Cleveland Mafia
Organized crime flourishes beyond New York and Chicago and the mob wars of Cleveland, during Prohibition and since, were as colorful and violent as any elsewhere. Read more

Published on December 13, 2006 by Rick "Mad Dog" Mattix

5.0 out of 5 stars This town ain't big enough....
There was room for five families in New York. In Cleveland there was only room for one. The Lonardos and the Porellos struggle to control the manufacture and distribution of... Read more

Published on July 18, 2006 by Vinegar Jim

5.0 out of 5 stars Corn Sugar and, Blood
The book "The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia" is a story of how the Cleveland mafia came to be. Read more

Published on December 15, 2005 by Justin

3.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
This book is very readable, informative and interesting. It does lack, however, a more in-depth study of Cleveland's organized crime and the historical information on Sicily is... Read more

Published on March 18, 2004 by Flavio Andreatta

5.0 out of 5 stars My Family Was a Part of This!
This book was quite interesting- But I felt a knot in my stomach when I read the part about my Grandfather's death. Read more

Published on August 8, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Easy Reading
It kept my attention!Couldn't put it down!

Published on September 23, 2000

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