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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: #407,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, May 21, 2001
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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good, general read. Entertaining!, November 24, 1999
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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Scorsese should read this book, March 13, 2006
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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."
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I love mob books and this one doesn't dissappoint. Must have for the mob book lover.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
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