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Mafia by Nigel Cawthorne

Mafia by Nigel Cawthorne

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Mafia (also known as The Mammoth Book of the Mafia or The Mafia: First‑Hand Accounts From Inside the Mob) is a gripping anthology of true stories from the world of organized crime. Edited by Nigel Cawthorne, it compiles around 19–30 first‑person narratives from former mafiosi, undercover agents, and journalists. Readers encounter chilling figures such as contract killer Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski (who claimed over 200 victims), the freelance enforcer Frankie Saggio, and Joey Black, deemed the "original Soprano" with 38 victims to his name. The collection also includes the undercover experiences of Joseph “Donnie Brasco” Pistone within New York’s Bonanno and Colombo families, and insights from Tommaso Buscetta, the first major Sicilian "pentito" who broke omertà. These vivid, often disturbing accounts reveal the violent realities behind the myths: criminal rituals, mafia codes, betrayal, power struggles, and life “inside” rather than glamorized portrayals .

About the Author

Nigel Cawthorne (born March 27, 1951, Wolverhampton) is a British freelance writer and editor renowned for his prolific output in popular history and true‑crime genres. He has authored or edited over 80 to 150 books on diverse subjects—from organized crime to military history, sex scandals, and biographies—and contributed to major newspapers such as The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, and The New York Times . Though his works typically prioritize storytelling over academic rigor—often lacking formal references—they offer wide appeal and readability. Cawthorne has also appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and other media. Based in London, he has described his writing process as a "book‑writing factory," and many of his books have been produced via commissions or flat fees

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