The Five Families of New York

5 Books in 1: The Complete History of America's Notorious Mafia Organizations

De: Mafia Library

Narrado por: John Raynar, Lee Sterry, Daniel Winski, Colin Brown

For decades, the names Genovese, Gambino, Bonnano, Colombo, and Lucchese cast a shadow over the streets of New York, shaping the city's underworld into an empire known as the American Mafia, or Cosa Nostra. But today, the once-mighty Mafia stands as an endangered species, battered by relentless investigators, plagued by incompetent leadership, and torn apart by betrayals and generational shifts that have produced volatile and unreliable leaders and recruits.

In "The Five Families of New York," Mafia Library presents a gripping account of the ascension and decline of New York's foremost crime syndicates, from the legendary Lucky Luciano to the notorious Paul Castellano and John Gotti, and beyond. Through vivid storytelling, the book chronicles the relentless assault waged against these five families over two decades, a campaign that stands as the most successful law enforcement effort of the last century.

However, as the FBI and local law enforcement agencies pivot their focus toward homeland security, the question looms: Could the Mafia be poised for a resurgence? Delving into the latest developments and shifting dynamics of organized crime, this book offers insight into once-dominant underworld powers. From the gritty streets of New York to the corridors of power, "The Five Families of New York" is a riveting exploration of the rise, fall, and potential resurgence of one of America's most infamous criminal enterprises.

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Recommended

I love that every family is separated in the book so you don't get confused like in other books. It's highly recommended.

Excellent book

The narrator does a perfect job, no annoying habits or repetitive quirks.

Great breakdown of what the mafia is and how it was created. Great layout of each family.

Very detailed, long, book. Will keep you occupied for a month.

FANTASTIC

Great story and great narrator. Very easy to follow. Excellent value for money. This book is long enough to keep you occupied for a month. I love the separation of every family in the book. Fantastic work

Informative

Really enjoyed this box set. Tons of information about each family. Highly recommend this set to anyone who loves anything mafia.

Masterpiece!

Great audiobook, amazing value, and I listened to books from other, more famous writers, but they could learn something here. Highly Recommended.

GUIDE TO NEW YORK UNDERWORLD

If you are looking for a deep dive into the end-to-end history of the mafia in the USA, especially the birthplace of the mafia, New York, this is the book for you. I'm a bit of a mafia buff, but I sometimes find it challenging to keep track of who all the players are, what families they are from, etc. This book helps solidify and give you a view that helps break it down in a more organized fashion. If you want to learn how the 5 families came to be and what happened to them, this is your mafia guide.

Must have

This is the best collection of audiobooks about the Mob out there. The collection is well-researched and full of facts, not fiction. Each of the narrator's performances is A+ I Highly recommend it.

The history

The genre in itself but also the history and how it impacted life both in the US as well as overseas.

What stood out was some of the narrators were better than others

The narrator of the Colombo family book was boring the others were better. I like how they all update with what the Mafia is like today. It was really insightful.

Nothing new here. There are better histories available.

If you are going to narrate, then please pronounce surnames correctly. It just takes some research.