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The Vatican Connection Hardcover – January 1, 1982

by Richard Hammer (Author)
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  1. Edgar AwardWinner, 1983
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Offers a remarkable account of a multimillion-dollar deal in counterfeit stocks and bonds between the Mafia and the Vatican of Pope Paul VI, focusing on the work of New York police detective Joseph Coffey whose investigation broke the case
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  1. Print length
    322 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Henry Holt & Co
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1982
  5. ISBN-10
    0030601460
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0030601460
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt & Co; First Edition (January 1, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0030601460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0030601460
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 326 ratings

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David Powers
5.0 out of 5 stars This almost reads like The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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This almost reads like The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight. How these crooks got so far is amazing. Too bad there are so many corrupt people on both sides of the fence.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well researched.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
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Fascinating true story of how organized crime spread its wings in more contemporary times. It's not common knowledge the world-wide reach the mafia had in the early 70s. Apparently well before that.
Shocking (well, not too shocking since Godfather 3. I always took that with a grain of truth.)) request from Vatican banking.
Dedicated investigators faced daunting roads, amid foresight and luck, makes for a great story.
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J. Cottone
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but not great
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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Interesting but far from riveting. I'm about 75% through & I have started to skim rather than read.
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Parachute
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect transaction
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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I ordered this book for my uncle as he worked with some of the actual people this book is based on. He had been wanting it for a while and I found it on Amazon. He was extremely pleased with it.
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Xansmom
4.0 out of 5 stars Goo read
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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I was hoping that there would be more information on the people in the Vatican and how they tried to game the US
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Doemakey
5.0 out of 5 stars Mob and ,.,money
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
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Book was great from beginning to the end. Enough curves for all who like true crime's. Enjoyed it all. Read.
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angelo
5.0 out of 5 stars This historic story is True
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
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Originally read this TRUE STORY when it was first published and gave away several copies
to friends. Glad I found it again for my own library.
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Matthew A Humphrey
4.0 out of 5 stars Keep your eyes on Jesus, and not on men.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
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It is a sad commentary that the Catholic Church would have bishops that would even consider getting involved with bogus stocks. Hopefully, they are all dead and gone.
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Hellar
4.0 out of 5 stars Seems pretty good.
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2020
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Just started reading it so I can't comment too much on it.
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Levana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019
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Great introduction in the dirty financial goings-on of the Vatican. Kudos to the cops that really tried to bring light and justice into this - even though, as in all other great scandals that surrounded the Vatican Bank, the outcome remains unclear and the ultimate cover-up is obvious.
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